Will my child grow out of a squint?

No - a true squint doesn't simply go away and needs assessment, because an untreated squint in a child can cause lazy eye (permanent reduced vision). Some newborns have a brief, normal wandering of the eyes, but a persistent or noticeable squint should be checked.

Can adults have squint surgery?

Yes - squint can be corrected at any age. In adults it improves eye alignment and appearance, can relieve double vision, and often boosts confidence. It's a common, safe day-care procedure.

Is squint surgery safe and does it hurt?

Squint surgery is a well-established, generally safe day-care procedure. It's done under anaesthesia (general for children, often local for adults), so there's no pain during it; the eye may feel sore and look red for a week or two afterwards.

How successful is squint surgery?

Reported success rates are around 70-90% for good alignment; some eyes need a second procedure or ongoing glasses/exercises. Your specialist will explain the likely outcome for the specific type of squint.

Is squint treatment covered by insurance?

Squint correction is usually medically necessary and often covered, subject to your policy. We offer cashless options, government schemes and Easy EMI.

Squint (Strabismus) Correction in Gurgaon

A squint (strabismus, or bhengapan) is when the eyes don't point in the same direction - and it can be corrected at any age, in children and adults alike. At Dayal Eye Centre, our AIIMS-trained squint specialist straightens misaligned eyes using glasses, exercises, Botox or precise squint surgery, restoring both eye alignment and, in children, healthy visual development.

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Child having a gentle squint assessment at Dayal Eye Centre

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Accredited eye hospital

20+

Years of institutional experience

1.2 Lakh+

Surgeries performed

AIIMS

Trained paediatric & squint specialist

About Squint

What Is a Squint, and Why Treat It?

A squint is a misalignment where one eye turns in, out, up or down while the other looks straight ahead. It can be constant or come and go, and may be present from childhood or develop later. In children, an untreated squint can lead to lazy eye (amblyopia) because the brain suppresses the misaligned eye.

Treating a squint restores alignment and appearance, protects or restores binocular vision (using both eyes together), and in adults can relieve double vision and improve confidence.

Why Treat a Squint?

Restores straight, aligned eyes and appearance

Protects or restores binocular vision in children

Relieves double vision and boosts confidence in adults

Treatment Options

How Is a Squint Treated?

Treatment follows a ladder - from glasses and therapy to surgery - matched to the type and cause of the squint.

Treatment	What it does
Glasses	Correct refractive error that causes or worsens some squints
Amblyopia (lazy-eye) therapy	Patching or drops to strengthen the weaker eye first
Eye exercises / prisms	For selected squint types and double vision
Botox	Relaxes an overactive muscle in selected cases
Squint surgery	Adjusts the eye muscles to align the eyes

Squint surgery is a safe, common day-care procedure that repositions the eye muscles; in some cases adjustable sutures allow fine-tuning. Reported success rates for paediatric squint surgery are around 70-90%, and some eyes need more than one procedure.

*Individual results vary; the right treatment depends on the type and cause of squint and the child's or adult's needs. Consult with our doctors.

Cost & Payment

Squint Surgery Cost in Gurgaon

Indicative starting-from ranges, subject to consultation. See our squint correction cost in Gurgaon page for the full breakdown.

Procedure	Range
Single-muscle squint surgery	₹30,000 - ₹45,000
Two-muscle squint surgery	₹35,000 - ₹55,000
Adjustable-suture surgery	₹30,000 - ₹60,000

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Pricing disclaimer: indicative starting-from ranges (from the centre's Verified Clinical Data 2024-2025), subject to consultation and examination; insurance/scheme coverage varies by policy.

Why Choose Us

Why Choose Dayal Eye Centre

A dedicated children's eye and strabismus surgeon, with every step of squint care on one NABH-accredited site.

AIIMS-trained paediatric & squint sub-specialist (Dr. Digvijay Singh) - a dedicated children's eye and strabismus surgeon, not a general eye doctor.

Gentle, child-friendly care under one roof - diagnostics, glasses, amblyopia therapy and surgery on a single NABH-accredited site.

20+ years and 1.2 lakh+ surgeries of institutional experience, with a paediatric-safe operating setup.

Affordable, supported access - cashless insurance, Easy EMI and government schemes.

Our Specialist

Meet Our Paediatric & Squint Specialist

Dr. Digvijay Singh

Paediatric Ophthalmology · Strabismus · Glaucoma · Neuro-Ophthalmology

MBBS · MD (AIIMS) 12 Years at AIIMS, New Delhi 70+ Publications

Dr. Digvijay Singh is a paediatric ophthalmology, strabismus (squint), glaucoma and neuro-ophthalmology specialist who trained at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, for 12 years (MBBS, MD). With 70+ publications, book chapters and a book to his credit, he has extensive experience operating all forms of squint using both conventional and advanced techniques.

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Dayal Eye Centre - 808 B, Galaxy Road, Sector 15 Part 2, Near 32nd Avenue, Gurgaon, Haryana 122001 (just off NH-48, beside 32nd Avenue; nearest metro IFFCO Chowk, Yellow Line).

Phone / WhatsApp: +91 81786 39701 · Email: wecare@dayaleyecentre.in · Hours: Monday-Saturday, 8:30 AM - 7:30 PM · Sunday closed (please confirm current timings).

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Medically reviewed by Dr. Digvijay Singh, MBBS, MD (AIIMS) - Paediatric Ophthalmology & Squint Specialist, Dayal Eye Centre · Last reviewed: 29 July 2026 · Editorial Policy

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