I've had a squint eye since birth and I'm 24 now. If I get surgery for it, could it affect my vision? I'd like to know more about how squint surgery works and what to expect I've also attached a photo of my eyes for reference.

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Dr Kamran Mohammed

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Squint surgery has no relation with vision. Kindly consult local squint specialist

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Answered 14/08/2025

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I've had a squint eye since birth and I'm 24 now. If I get surgery for it, could it affect my vision? I'd like to know more about how squint surgery works and what to expect I've also attached a photo of my eyes for reference.

Squint surgery has no relation with vision. Kindly consult local squint specialist

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I've been diagnosed with retinal detachment and the report shows images of it too. The doctor said I need urgent surgery but I'm really worried - is surgery the only option left or are there other treatments I can try first? How critical is it to get this done immediately?

I have 2.5 spherical 90 degree in my right eye and 0.5 cylindrical in my left eye and I really don't want to wear glasses. What surgical options do I have and roughly how much would they cost

I've had scalp psoriasis for years but it's well controlled with treatment would refractive surgery like LASIK be risky for me or is it safe to go ahead since it's only affecting my scalp?

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