How do they diagnose strabismus?

Doctors conduct a medical history review, eye examination, and potentially vision tests, cover tests, slitlamp examinations, retinal exams, and imaging tests.

What are the causes of strabismus?

Family history, medical conditions, premature birth, vision problems, cataracts, and eye injuries can all increase your risk.

How do I prepare for eye muscle surgery?

Discuss the surgery with your doctor, get medical clearance if needed, follow fasting instructions, adjust medications, and arrange transportation home after surgery.

What happens during eye muscle surgery?

Surgeons weaken or strengthen specific eye muscles to improve alignment. Procedures include recession (weakening), resection (tightening), and adjustable sutures for finetuning.

What is recovery like after eye muscle surgery?

Expect postoperative care instructions, temporary blurry or double vision, some bruising and discomfort, and potentially wearing an eye patch for a short time.

Who is a good candidate for eye muscle surgery?

Adults and children with strabismus experiencing vision problems, eye strain, or cosmetic concerns may be candidates.

What are the risks of eye muscle surgery?

Infection, bleeding, under/overcorrection of strabismus, and the need for additional surgery are potential risks.

How successful is eye muscle surgery?

It's generally successful in improving eye alignment and reducing double vision.

Eye Muscle Surgery

Eye muscle surgery, also known as strabismus surgery, is a procedure performed to correct misaligned eyes. Misalignment can cause double vision, difficulty focusing, and even lazy eye (amblyopia) in children. Eye muscle surgery is not a treatment for the following conditions, but it can help improve some of the associated symptoms are Strabismus and Nystagmus.

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