Squint (strabismus) occurs when the extraocular muscles controlling eye movement are imbalanced, causing one eye to deviate inward (esotropia), outward (exotropia), or vertically. Beyond cosmetic impact, untreated squint in children causes amblyopia (lazy eye), while in adults it causes disorienting double vision (diplopia).

Dr. Shoukat Ali Shaikh provides comprehensive orthoptic evaluation, using prism cover tests, synoptophore measurements, and refraction under cycloplegia to differentiate accommodative squints from surgical cases.

When surgery is indicated, micro-surgical muscle recession (weakening) or resection (strengthening) is carried out through tiny conjunctival incisions that heal without visible scarring. The ocular muscles are repositioned with microscopic precision to balance vector forces.

Following surgery, the visual axes align symmetrically, restoring binocular depth perception and eliminating head tilts or chronic ocular fatigue.

Both pediatric and adult patients experience renewed confidence and enhanced binocular visual comfort under Dr. Shoukat’s gentle, expert surgical care.