I've had esotropia squint eye since childhood and recently found out surgery might be an option. Is squint surgery really the best treatment with no risks or are there other alternatives I could consider? I'm not happy with how it looks and want to explore solutions.

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Squint surgery (strabismus surgery) is a common and often effective treatment for esotropia, but it's not a perfect solution with no risks. While surgery can correct eye alignment and improve binocular vision, there are other non-surgical options to consider, and potential risks associated with surgery should be discussed with your doctor.

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I've had esotropia squint eye since childhood and recently found out surgery might be an option. Is squint surgery really the best treatment with no risks or are there other alternatives I could consider? I'm not happy with how it looks and want to explore solutions.

More Ophthalmology Health Queries

My eyes squint whenever I take off my high-power glasses, and I can't wear them outside. Is there any way to treat squint eyes without surgery? Would contact lenses help with this issue?

I have 66 vision in both eyes with normal near vision and color vision but I have a squint that affects my binocular vision. Can squint surgery help me regain binocular vision? Is the surgery safe and what are the possible risks or side effects I should know about?

I'm considering Femto or Lasik surgery for my 6 power eyes but not sure if it's the right time to go for it. How do I know if I'm a good candidate and what should I look for in a hospital or doctor to get the best results? Any advice on what to expect during recovery would be helpful too.

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