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Squint correction surgery
STRABISMUS SURGERY
A surgical procedure to correct squints in adults and children
What is squint correction?
Corrective surgery can improve the alignment of the eyes to help them work in unison.
It can be performed on children and adults but the earlier a squint is identified, the more effective treatment tends to be.
Squint correction surgery is one of the most common procedures in the ophthalmology department at The Portland Hospital.
It can be performed on children and adults but the earlier a squint is identified, the more effective treatment tends to be.
Squint correction surgery is one of the most common procedures in the ophthalmology department at The Portland Hospital.
Need to know
Squint correction surgery involves moving the muscles attached to the outside of the eye to a new position.
There are two types of surgery (adjustable and non-adjustable) so exactly what happens during your or your child's procedure will depend on the procedure.
It is performed under general anaesthetic and usually takes less than an hour. If your child is having squint correction surgery at The Portland Hospital they'll be accompanied by a paediatric nurse at all times.
There are two types of surgery (adjustable and non-adjustable) so exactly what happens during your or your child's procedure will depend on the procedure.
It is performed under general anaesthetic and usually takes less than an hour. If your child is having squint correction surgery at The Portland Hospital they'll be accompanied by a paediatric nurse at all times.
Your consultant will explain the preparation for the surgery. Like all procedures, there may be some risks and side effects involved. These will be explained to you.
You or your child should be able to go home on the day of the operation. Following surgery, a pad may be placed over the eye. This is usually removed the next day. It can take several weeks to fully recover.
During this time, there may be some pain or itchiness in the eye and temporary double vision.
During this time, there may be some pain or itchiness in the eye and temporary double vision.
How much does private trigger finger surgery cost?
The exact cost of your procedure will depend on the specifics of your condition and the treatment your consultant recommends as most effective. If you decide to go ahead with trigger finger surgery, you'll typically have two payment options. You can either pay through private medical insurance or pay for it yourself.
Squint correction surgery Consultants
Mr Andrew Coombes
Ophthalmology
Mr Saurabh Jain
Ophthalmology
Mr Ashwin Reddy
Ophthalmology
Professor Ian Christopher Lloyd
Ophthalmology
Our Squint correction surgery locations
The Harley Street Clinic
35 Weymouth Street W1G 8BJ London
The Portland Hospital
205-209 Great Portland Street W1W 5AH London
London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street SE1 2PR London
The Wellington Hospital
8A Wellington Place NW8 9LE London
Patient stories
Yvette's story: From back pain to hip replacement surgery
Yvette (54) a journalist from Kent, started experiencing pain in her hip seven years ago in 2015. An ex-national gymnast who had been incredibly active and flexible her whole life, Yvette felt concerned about the growing discomfort impacting her quality of life, and so sought help from her GP.
A new hip and straight back into the spin of things
Michael's MAKO hip surgery to treat his arthritis
73 year-old Michael, an avid walker and charity worker, was diagnosed with arthritis in January 2021. After facing long waiting times and increasing pain that was becoming more frequent, he started to look elsewhere for treatment.
This content is intended for general information only and does not replace the need for personal advice from a qualified health professional.