With over 8 years of focused experience, Dr. Sumitha Muthu is known for delivering excellent results in both children and adults who need eye alignment surgery and other eye procedures. Her advanced training and gentle approach ensure high rates of success and satisfied patients.
Childhood Myopia (Near-sightedness)
Refractive Errors (focusing problems, needing glasses)
Squint (Strabismus):
Squints present since birth (congenital)
Squint due to nerve palsy
Thyroid-related squints
Squint developing after retinal surgery
Cortical visual impairment
Pediatric cataract
Dr. Muthu has performed over 322 squint surgeries in both children and adults. She can treat a wide range of squint types, including:
Common Squint Types:
Exotropia (eyes drifting outwards)
Esotropia (eyes turning inwards)
Surgeries: Lateral rectus (LR) recession, Medial rectus (MR) recession, resection techniques, and adjustable sutures
A/V Pattern Squints & Nerve Palsies:
Treatment with Inferior oblique (IO) and Superior oblique (SO) procedures
Full tendon shift for more complex cases
Complex & Rare Squints:
Third and fourth nerve palsies
Duane’s syndrome
Heavy eye syndrome
Brown syndrome
Congenital fibrosis of extraocular muscles
She is an expert with complex squint surgeries and uses advanced solutions like Adjustable squint surgery to get the best outcomes
Cataract Surgery:
– Over 115 operations, including lens aspiration and lens implantation (PCIOL), posterior capsulotomy and anterior vitrectomy
Corneal & Conjunctival Repairs:
What are the various ways she treats squints?
Depending on the nature and amount of squint in an individual, squint may be treated with:
1. Glasses
2. Patching or occlusion therapy ( to treat lazy eye related to squint in children)
3. Orthoptic exercises. Specialised eye exercises to strengthen eye muscles
4. Squint surgeries. When above treatments fail or not suitable
Dr. Muthu is committed to using the safest, most effective techniques—always tailored to each patient’s needs. Her patients appreciate her clear communication, dedication, and the noticeable improvement she brings to their vision and quality of life.