23/10/2025
Maryvale Private Hospital has announced a significant milestone for eye care in the region, with the introduction of paediatric and adult strabismus surgery, commonly known as squint surgery, to be performed by Ophthalmologist Dr Raghu Kini.
This specialised procedure is a first for Gippsland, treating misaligned eyes, a condition where one eye turns inward toward the nose or outward toward the ear. In adults, the procedure can also correct double vision, significantly improving comfort and visual function.
Dr Kini said the addition of this service means children and families no longer need to travel to Melbourne for treatment, “it’s wonderful to be able to offer this surgery locally” Dr Kini said. “For children, strabismus can affect not only their vision but also their confidence and development at school and in social settings. Being able to correct that close to home is a huge step forward for families in Gippsland.”
Those experiencing ongoing eye misalignment, particularly children whose eyes remain misaligned despite other treatments, can now be referred by their optometrist or general practitioner to Dr Kini for assessment and, if suitable, strabismus surgery at Maryvale Private Hospital. Dr Kini consults locally at ValleyCare Eye Doctors, with appointments available by phoning (03) 5176 4994.
