Squint surgery, also known as strabismus surgery, is a procedure performed to correct the alignment of the eyes so they point in the same direction.
The Surgical Process
The core of squint surgery involves adjusting the position of the muscles that control eye movement. Here's a breakdown of the typical approach:
- Muscle Adjustment: The surgeon carefully detaches part of the muscle connected to the eye.
- Repositioning: This muscle is then moved into a new position. The goal is to shift the muscle attachment point slightly to alter the pull on the eyeball, helping the eyes align correctly.
- Fixation: Once the muscle is in its desired new position, it is fixed there.
- Stitching: This fixation is typically done using dissolvable stitches. These stitches are strategically placed and hidden behind the eye, meaning they are not visible after the surgery.
The main objective of this adjustment and repositioning is to enable the eyes to point in the same direction, correcting the squint.
Key Elements
- Target: The muscles controlling eye movement.
- Action: Detaching, moving, and reattaching muscles.
- Purpose: To realign the eyes.
- Method of Fixing: Dissolvable stitches.
- Visibility: Stitches are hidden behind the eye.
By modifying the tension and position of these eye muscles, the surgeon can restore balance and improve the alignment of the eyes.
