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Squint surgery for adults in India
Quick answer
Adults with a long-standing or new squint can have surgery to realign the eyes, reduce double vision and improve appearance. Unlike children's surgery, the main goals are symmetry and comfort rather than developing vision. Adjustable stitches let the surgeon fine-tune alignment after you wake.
Medically reviewed by The Curaventa Team · Last updated 2026-10-24
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At a glance
Adult squint may be a childhood squint that returned, or new from thyroid disease, nerve palsy or after other eye surgery.
Surgery moves the eye muscles. Adjustable sutures allow small corrections later the same day or next day.
How this approach differs
Adults may notice temporary double vision as the brain adapts.
Who needs squint surgery for adults
- Adults with visible misalignment
- Double vision from muscle imbalance
- Thyroid or nerve palsy squint once stable
How it is done
- Orthoptic measurements.
- General or local anaesthesia.
- Muscles are repositioned.
- Adjustable sutures fine-tuned if used.
Before you travel to India
- Previous squint surgery records
- Stability of squint for some months
- Plan about a week
Recovery and flying home
- Red eye for a few weeks.
- Mild discomfort.
- Return to work in days.
Risks
- Over- or under-correction
- Double vision
- Infection
Alternatives
- Prism glasses
- Botulinum toxin injection
- Glasses to correct focusing errors that drive some squints
Hospitals in India for squint surgery for adults
- Medanta - The MedicityDelhi NCR
- Aster MedcityKochi
- Artemis HospitalDelhi NCR
- Aster CMI HospitalBengaluru
- Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital & Research CentreMumbai
- Apollo Health City, Jubilee HillsHyderabad
- Wockhardt Super Speciality Hospital, Mira RoadMumbai
- Fortis Memorial Research InstituteDelhi NCR
Specialists
Dr Parul Maheshwari SharmaFortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram- Dr Gopal S PillaiAmrita Hospital (Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences)
Dr Ajit Babu MajjiYashoda Hospitals, Hitec City
Dr S A Hussain NaqviYashoda Hospitals, Somajiguda- Dr Sujithra HAmrita Hospital (Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences)
- Dr Bhanu Prakash MYashoda Hospitals, Hitec City
Frequently asked questions
Is squint surgery worthwhile for adults?
It can improve appearance, double vision and social confidence.
Is it only cosmetic?
No, it often improves function too.
Will I see double after surgery?
Some adults notice double vision for days to weeks while the brain adjusts.
Medically reviewed by The Curaventa Team. Last updated 2026-10-24. General information, not medical advice. Medical editorial board · Editorial policy · How we get prices
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