Can strabismus be redone if it recurs?

Written by Li Zhen Dong
Ophthalmology
Updated on September 14, 2024
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After strabismus surgery, if the eye alignment is still incorrect, reoperation should be considered only after six months. Additionally, one should consider the uncorrected visual acuity, corrected visual acuity, eye movement, and the condition of the eye muscles to determine whether the issue is due to refractive errors or eye muscle paralysis. Reoperation must be approached with caution. The primary cause of strabismus is an issue with the eye muscles, and this can lead to various eye diseases. Therefore, it is crucial to conduct thorough ophthalmological examinations and pay attention to the eye movement and the condition of the binocular vision system.

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Do both eyes undergo strabismus surgery at the same time?

Whether strabismus surgery is performed on one eye or both eyes at the same time depends on the degree of strabismus, the condition of the dominant eye, and the nature of the strabismus, such as concomitant strabismus, paralytic strabismus, etc. It needs to be decided whether one eye or both eyes should be operated on. If the degree is quite severe, operating on the muscles of one eye may not resolve the issue, and it might be necessary to operate on the muscles of the other eye as well. However, a maximum of three rectus muscles can be operated on in one eye at the same time. Operating on more can lead to some complications. Therefore, whether to operate on one eye or both eyes should be determined based on the patient's actual condition.

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Can strabismus be redone if it recurs?

After strabismus surgery, if the eye alignment is still incorrect, reoperation should be considered only after six months. Additionally, one should consider the uncorrected visual acuity, corrected visual acuity, eye movement, and the condition of the eye muscles to determine whether the issue is due to refractive errors or eye muscle paralysis. Reoperation must be approached with caution. The primary cause of strabismus is an issue with the eye muscles, and this can lead to various eye diseases. Therefore, it is crucial to conduct thorough ophthalmological examinations and pay attention to the eye movement and the condition of the binocular vision system.

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Can strabismus and myopia be treated at the same time?

Surgery for strabismus and myopia cannot be performed at the same time. Strabismus involves surgery to adjust the eye muscles. There are two surgical methods for myopia: one is corneal laser ablation surgery, and the other is ACL surgery. Myopia surgery mainly requires stable vision, the patient must be over 18 years old, have a strong desire to stop wearing glasses, and have a clear diagnosis from examinations, then surgery can be considered. Strabismus must be classified; early stage paralytic strabismus is generally not advised for surgery. Concomitant strabismus may be treated surgically. If there is also refractive error, dilated refraction and prescription glasses should also be considered.

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Will strabismus worsen if it is not treated?

Strabismus, if not treated, can potentially deteriorate over time. Strabismus is a common ocular disease, often caused by congenital developmental anomalies or external injuries to the eye, leading to misaligned visual axes. It can affect the appearance of the patient and may lead to complications such as amblyopia, as well as symptoms like double vision. Currently, surgery is the primary treatment method. The operation adjusts the position of the eye muscles' attachments and alters the tension of the eye muscles, thereby restoring the normal positional relationship between the eyes and aligning their visual axes. Patients need to visit the ophthalmology department of a hospital for an in-person examination and undergo comprehensive strabismus testing to determine the specific surgical plan. Without treatment, the degree of strabismus may continue to increase, leading to a worsening of symptoms.

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Does strabismus require dilated refraction?

Strabismus also requires dilated refraction to investigate the causes and characteristics of refractive errors, which include myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, and amblyopia. Additionally, it could be related to other eye conditions. Strabismus in adolescents is mostly caused by amblyopia and sometimes congenital issues. If strabismus is solely due to refractive errors, it can typically be corrected gradually through dilated refraction and proper eyeglass fitting. However, congenital strabismus generally requires surgical treatment. Therefore, it is quite necessary to perform dilated refraction again in cases of strabismus.