AboutDr Anand Shroff, MD, FICS Expertise I am happy to answer any questions on eye care. My expertise is in Laser Eye surgery (LASIK, Epi LASIK), Multifocal Implants, Cataract, Glaucoma and procedures for Corneal abnormalities like Keratoconus - Corneal Collagen Crosslinking C3R
Experience OF LASIK, We are one of the first centres to use the wavefront guided LASIK or custom LASIK procedures and the only center in India using the most safest,accurate and fastest excimer laser in the world- 'The Wavelight Concerto, 500 Hz laser'. Doctors from various parts of the world train with me and few other experts in Germany each year on our wavefront procedures. Our centre is the first eye hospital to be awarded the highest certfication in healthcare- the Joint Commission International (JCI from USA) and is also the referral centre for our Wavelight Laser Technologies, Germany in India.
We have treated patients from 89 countries and this list keeps growing as more and more patients are getting increasingly aware of the benefits of treatment with advanced technology in laser eye surgery.
Organizations ASCRS [American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery]certified by USA- Joint Commission International
Publications http://www.shroffeye.org
Education/Credentials MD Ophthalmology and FICS [Fellow of the International College of Surgeons]
Awards and Honors please see http://www.shroffeye.org and www.lasikindia.in
Question QUESTION: Hello
I am a British woman 48 years old and I have a squint (slight) in my right eye. I had it as a child and used to wear patch then glasses and finally was operated on at 6 years old
However in latter years I find it is noticeable again, or rather my teenage children notice it although it does not cause double vision or any problems at all
It is more cosmetic at the moment and wonder how it might be treated now, if at all and anything I can do.
I live in France near La Rochelle so would be grateful to know of any new treatments, opeations etc etc
Much appreciated
ANSWER: Dear Julie,
Some squints do recur as the muscles operated upon can become weak, this can be rectified with surgery again. However, the need whether to do surgery, if surgery will help, or if the squint is some sort which can be helped with some Orthoptic exercises alone, can be answered only after a detailed eye examination.
The same can be also done with a good Orthoptics expert locally.
Hope this helps,
Regards,
Dr Anand Shroff
www.shroffeye.org
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QUESTION: Many thanks for your helpful reply - I did have a routine eye check up last Spring (2007) and all was found to be ok. When I mentioned the squint he said it could be operable but as with all operations there was a risk factor - As he was French it was difficult for me to gain more deeper insight into what
I would be grateful to know therefore if you could advise on what risks if any with an op to rectify at age of 48 and what chances of success normally - also is laser treatment available for such a problem and with both op and laser if available what period of hospital stay/recovery on average
My right eye is turned slightly to the right and certainly when I see it in photos it is noticeable althoguh certainly not serous or acute but feeling conscious of it now esp as my teens make remarks now and then
Many thanks for all assistance
Answer Dear Julie,
Assuming that you are doing this eye surgery in a good eye center with an experienced surgeon, the risk of infection would be minimal.
The risk is mainly, a failure of the surgery, which is because it is being done in adulthood.
There is no risk of losing vision etc unless you cathc some serious hospital infection.
Hope this helps,
Regards,
Dr Anand Shrof, MS (OPHTH), FICS
www.shroffeye.org
