Pediatric Ophthalmology & Squint Correction

Strabismus surgery can be performed safely from infancy onwards — early correction is preferred to allow normal binocular vision development. However, surgery to improve eye alignment for cosmetic and functional reasons can be performed at any age, even in adults. Amblyopia (lazy eye) treatment is most effective before age 7–8 when the visual cortex is still developing, but improvement is possible up to early adolescence. We recommend assessment as soon as a problem is identified rather than waiting.