Strabismus Surgery

What is Strabismus Surgery?
Strabismus surgery is a procedure to correct strabismus, a condition where the eyes are misaligned and do not properly coordinate with each other. Strabismus is commonly referred to as "crossed eyes" or "wandering eyes." The surgery involves tightening, loosening, or repositioning the muscles that control eye movement to improve alignment and coordination. The goal is to correct the eye alignment, improve vision, and restore binocular vision (using both eyes together).
How to diagnose Strabismus Surgery? When to consult a doctor?
Strabismus can be diagnosed through a combination of eye exams and diagnostic tests by an eye care specialist, such as an optometrist or ophthalmologist.
You should consult a doctor if:
- Eye Misalignment: If one or both eyes consistently appear to be turned in a different direction (inward, outward, upward, or downward).
- Double Vision: If you are seeing two images of a single object, it may indicate strabismus and should be evaluated by a doctor.
- Difficulty Focusing: If you or your child struggle to focus properly or use one eye more than the other, this could be a sign of strabismus.
- Squinting or Closing One Eye: If a person often squints or closes one eye to focus, especially in bright light, it may indicate misalignment.
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Causes
- Congenital Strabismus
- Refractive Errors
- Neurological Conditions
- Trauma or Injury
- Weakness of Eye Muscles
Symptoms
- Misaligned Eyes
- Double Vision (Diplopia)
- Poor Depth Perception
- Eye Strain or Fatigue
- Closing or Covering One Eye
Frequently Asked Questions
Most patients recover within 1-2 weeks, with some discomfort and redness in the eyes for the first few days. Vision may be blurry temporarily, but normal activities can typically resume within a week.
Complications are rare but can include infection, over- or under-correction of the eyes, double vision, or reaction to anesthesia. In rare cases, more surgeries may be needed for optimal alignment.
Some patients may still need glasses or vision therapy after surgery, especially if there are other underlying vision issues like refractive errors or amblyopia (lazy eye).