Strabismus Surgery
A procedure that adjusts the eye muscles to correct misaligned eyes and improve coordinated vision.
What is Strabismus Surgery?
Strabismus surgery corrects misalignment between the eyes, where one or both eyes turn in an unintended direction, by adjusting the muscles that control eye movement. Your surgeon carefully repositions or adjusts the tension of specific eye muscles to bring the eyes into better alignment, allowing them to work together more effectively. This can be performed on one or both eyes, depending on your specific condition, and the exact adjustment needed is carefully planned based on a thorough pre-surgical eye examination. The procedure is performed under general anaesthesia in most cases, particularly for children, and typically takes thirty minutes to an hour.
Why is this procedure performed?
- Visible misalignment between the eyes
- Double vision caused by eye misalignment
- Reduced depth perception linked to poor eye coordination
- Misalignment that has not improved with glasses or vision therapy
- A desire to correct eye alignment for both functional and cosmetic reasons
How does this procedure help?
Strabismus surgery improves eye alignment, which can resolve double vision, improve depth perception, and address the cosmetic appearance of misaligned eyes. Most patients notice immediate improvement in eye alignment after surgery, with final results apparent within a few weeks as any swelling resolves. For many patients, correcting alignment also brings meaningful improvement to confidence and quality of life.
How quickly can this be arranged in India?
Typical timeline in India
3–7 days
Compared to Canada / USA
85–90% faster
Cost savings vs. Canada / USA
70–85% less
Context
Eye surgeries including LASIK and cataract procedures are typically performed within 3–7 days of assessment in India's private eye hospitals — compared to 3–12 month waits in Canada.
Timeline data based on publicly available data from the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) and NHS/Commonwealth Fund comparative studies. Cost estimates based on publicly available medical tourism cost comparisons, including Patients Beyond Borders. Actual costs vary by hospital and case complexity and are confirmed during your clinical assessment.
How does Medicay Global help?
We coordinate access to this procedure through our vetted hospital network in India, handling everything non-clinical along the way. Your Personal Medical Representative manages scheduling, logistics, and communication on your behalf, so you can focus on your health. Medicay Global coordinates access — all clinical decisions are made by licensed physicians.
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