Strabismus is misalignment of the eyes: while one looks forward, the other may turn inward, outward, upward or downward.
The doctor determines the method and duration after examination, review of your records and assessment of the extent of treatment.
The need for admission and timing of discharge depend on the method, anaesthesia and your general health. Obtain a plan from the medical centre before travelling.
Allow time for rest, care of the treated area and help after discharge. You will receive instructions specific to the procedure.
Arrange the next examination and, when necessary, removal of sutures or dressings with the clinical team. Your return journey should fit this plan.
Work, exercise and travel depend on healing and medical clearance; there is no single timetable for everyone.
In strabismus the eyes are not aligned on the same object. The turning eye may alternate. Assessment considers the cause, vision and age before choosing glasses, prisms, selected exercises, injections or surgery. Eye patching for amblyopia is different from alignment surgery.
Treatment aims to improve alignment and, when appropriate, reduce double vision or support visual function. Options depend on the cause, age and vision. Sudden misalignment or double vision, particularly with severe headache or neurological symptoms, requires urgent assessment.
Work or school depends on age, procedure and healing and is not necessarily possible within three days. Redness may last longer. Ask about exercise and swimming.
Treatment and travel are coordinated around your circumstances and the agreed care plan.
Your records and expectations are collected to arrange a specialist consultation. Requests for further information are followed up before travel.
Consultations and visits are arranged according to the doctor’s and medical centre’s schedules.
Interpreter and travel support can be coordinated to assist communication with your doctor and medical centre.
Post-treatment visits and online follow-up, when available, are considered in accordance with the doctor’s plan.
Before travelling, check insurance coverage, exclusions and approval requirements with your insurer in your country of residence.
Contact the Medisa team to discuss your request and arrange an initial consultation.
Alignment improves for many people, but one success rate does not apply to everyone. Cause, degree of deviation, vision and previous surgery affect results. Misalignment may persist or recur and further treatment may be needed.
Children and adults may receive treatment or surgery. Timing depends on cause, visual development, health and goals. Early assessment of children matters.
Surgery adjusts muscles for alignment and does not replace amblyopia treatment. Prescribed glasses or patching may continue afterwards.
No. Glasses, prisms, selected exercises or other treatments may be appropriate according to the cause. An ophthalmologist recommends surgery after assessing vision and alignment.
Report reduced vision, severe pain, increasing redness or swelling, discharge or feeling unwell promptly. Confirm routine follow-up appointments in advance.