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Vision related doubt
Exotropia in my right was discovered when I was 5 years old. But it is not congenital. My eyes were perfectly aligned before.  I was exposed to Video games and mobiles which probably caused that. Doctors advised me office based vision therapy for a year, and later I was operated for exotropia. But after 6 years, it recurred again. Now 3 months ago, I was operated for LASIK. Now for exotropia, pencil push-ups are suggested. I can see 6/6(P) with affected eye. I want to know can a person having minor exotropia have perfect vision just as in my case? Secondly, I want to correct the alignment, but this squint isn't constant squint. It is intermittent, 40% of the time it occurs, especially when I am tired. What should I do? Should I go for surgery or wait for my LASIK to heal? Or only exercises will help? What is the success rate of squint surgery? Will it occurr again after surgery ? How much  is the recovery time?  Sq angle 15° right eye only. Please help.
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Hello A. Surgery is indicated if squint is present more than 50% time of waking hours B. Treatment of squint depends on type and amount of squint... Exercises won't help you much C. Chances of Recurrence are definitely there D. Most of recovery happens in first week... Minor recovery continues for 2 months E.
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