Does Laser Eye Surgery Correct Squints?

Astigmatism is a type of refractive error. It is a common condition. It is caused by an abnormal curve of the cornea or lens. Laser surgery can often correct astigmatism.

Can laser eye surgery cure a squint?

Yes – but your laser eye surgeon will emphasise that your squint (which is a 'turn' in one eye, usually present from childhood and treated with patching or eye surgery) will remain unchanged and will appear just as it does when wearing the correct spectacle or contact lens prescription.

Can eye squint be corrected?

Yes, depending on the cause and severity of the condition, squint eye is curable in adults using surgical and non-surgical methods. The basic primary approach remains for securing eye alignment. However, the functional visual outcomes may be different in adults, as compared to children.