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Squint Surgery in London

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Private Squint Surgery In London

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Regain your self-confidence

Squint stops people seeing the real you. When you have a squint, you can’t look people in the eye, can’t have photos taken, don’t like online meetings, don’t like meeting new people. When you know your eyes are holding you back in life, it’s time to be free from the burden of squint.

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Confidence starts with clear vision

The constant worry about how your eyes look is gone. No more avoiding eye contact or feeling self-conscious in conversations. The anxiety of being judged disappears, replaced by newfound confidence. You feel lighter, free from the emotional weight of your squint. For the first time in years, you feel like yourself.

Wake up to a new you

You wake up, look in the mirror, and smile—your eyes are straight, and your vision is clear. You walk into a café, meet a friend, and feel at ease, no longer worrying about where to look. At work, you present with confidence. Life feels simpler, smoother, and full of possibilities.

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Be seen the way you were meant to be

Friends and family will notice something different—your newfound confidence. They’ll see you making eye contact, engaging naturally, and smiling more. You’ll come across as more self-assured, comfortable in your own skin. Instead of focusing on your squint, people will see the real you—bright, confident, and ready for anything.

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Emma’s story as featured in Women’s Health Magazine

Our patient Emma shared her squint surgery story in this informative article.

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See the world with straighter eyes

Book your initial appointment to find out if you are suitable for life-changing eye surgery.

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See the world with straighter eyes

Book your initial appointment to find out if you are suitable for life-changing squint surgery.

3 easy steps to free yourself from Squint

Living with squint or double vision can really impact your life.

We’re here to help make that a thing of the past.

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MAKE AN APPOINTMENT

You’ve suffered for years. Now’s the time to end that.  Book a video or in-person appointment.

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MEET YOUR SURGEON

At your appointment, Mr Ali will discuss your squint issues and answer any questions that you have.

You’ll leave knowing if you can finally have the surgery you want.

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ENJOY YOUR NEW LIFE

The number one thing we hear from our patients after surgery is:

“You have honestly changed my life.”

And the number two thing is:

“Why didn’t I have this done sooner?”

So bite the bullet and start your journey today!

Squint surgery Frequently Asked Questions

Squint surgery suitability criteria

To be a good candidate for squint surgery, you should meet the following criteria:

  • Be between 18 and 100 years old.
  • Have a visible misalignment of the eyes which affects your life.
  • You may have had no previous squint surgery, or had multiple previous operations.
  • You may have been denied surgery through the NHS.
  • You may have been told that squint surgery is not an option elsewhere.

Squint surgery aims to realign the eyes so they look normal.

During the surgery, the eye muscles are either tightened or relaxed to change the pull on the eyeballs. This changes the alignment of the eyes. At no point is your eye taken out. It’s all done through micro-incision surgery.

Advantages:

  • High Success Rate: Overall 95% of our patients achieve success from a single operation.
  • Quick Procedure: Surgery is usually completed in less than an hour.
  • Anaesthesia Options: General anaesthetic is the norm, but you can also have surgery under local anaesthesia as well.
  • Short Wait Time: Surgery can be done within 3 weeks from the first consultation.
  • Day Case Surgery: No overnight stay required.
  • Immediate Benefits: Many patients notice improvement from day 1, but it does take a few weeks for the eyes to settle down.
  • Minimal Pain: Most patients experience very little discomfort afterward. A couple of days of paracetamol is all most patients need.
  • Rapid rehabilitation: You can return to normal daily activities after a day, you can exercise after two days, you can return to work after 1-2 weeks.

Disadvantages:

  • Low Risk of Complications: Like all surgery, the risk of complications is not zero. The risk of vision loss in an eye is about 1 in 4000.
  • Not perfection: We aim for a significant improvement in eye alignment but can’t achieve 100% perfection. Still, what we normally achieve is life-changing.
  • Healing time: It takes about 8 weeks for the eyes to feel fully back to normal.
  • Irritation: The stitches we use take 6-7 weeks to dissolve and the eyes can feel scratchy during that period, but it improves week by week. Some patients may experience mild pain, swelling, or discomfort.
  • Potential Need for Further Adjustments: Not all patients achieve perfect results and may need additional procedures. Your risk of this will be explained at your appointment. For all patients combined it is around 5%.

Squint surgery is very safe, even safer than cataract surgery.

However, like any surgery, there are some risks. These include:

  • Overcorrection or undercorrection, where the problem might not be fully fixed.
  • The need for another surgery, in about 5% of cases.
  • New or ongoing double vision, in about 2% of patients.
  • Loss of vision, which is very rare, about 1 in 4,000 people.
  • Redness or scarring on the white part of the eye.
  • A slight change in the shape of the eyelid.

Overall, the risks are low, and most patients see great results.

Besides surgery, or leaving things alone, the other option is Botox injections.

Botox injections can make the eyes straighter for a period of a few months. However, Botox requires repeated treatments every few months and can worsen vision initially,

Surgery offers a more stable and permanent solution.

  1. Book an initial consultation to see if surgery is right for you and discuss your options.
  2. Get pre-surgery measurements, either local to you or in London. Sometimes, these can be taken on the day of surgery.
  3. Undergo the surgery as a day case, meaning you don’t stay overnight.
  4. Put in your post-op drops for 6-7 weeks.
  5. Attend two follow-up appointments, one in 2 weeks and another in 2 months, to check your progress and healing.
  6. Enjoy the results of your surgery!

Successful squint surgery:

  • increases your self-esteem
  • increases your confidence

It makes you more confident:

  • making eye contact
  • meeting new people
  • in your relationships
  • in your career
  • in making presentations
  • in online meetings
  • having your photo taken

Further information on squint

Read these articles by the London Squint Clinic team

Clear answers on squint surgery before you decide

Living with a squint? This guide covers treatment options, surgery, and expected results. Download now for clearer vision and confidence

Clear answers on squint surgery before you decide

Living with a squint? This guide covers treatment options, surgery, and expected results. Download now for clearer vision and confidence

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Hello, I’m Nadeem Ali

I’m one of the few eye surgeons in the world with 100% focus on Squint and Double Vision Surgery.

I have 24 years of eye surgery experience, and worked for 13 years as a Consultant at London’s renowned Moorfields Eye Hospital.

In 2023, I left the NHS to focus fully on treating patients from across the world at the London Squint Clinic. You can read more about me here.

There’s lots of information on the website about: squint surgery, double vision surgery and our pricing.

The most rewarding part of my job is hearing patients tell me how squint or double vision surgery has changed their lives. You can hear these stories here.

Mr Nadeem Ali

MA MB BChir MRCOphth FRCSEd(Ophth)

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