Eye Muscle Repair Surgery: Correcting Strabismus in Adults
Eye muscle repair surgery, a procedure to realign crossed eyes, is commonly performed on children with strabismus. However, adults can also benefit from this operation to prevent lifelong vision problems. The surgery corrects a muscle imbalance, ensuring both eyes point in the same direction.
Before the procedure, patients must fast and stop taking certain medications that increase bleeding risk, such as aspirin and warfarin. A thorough physical and eye examination is conducted, including eye measurements and reviewing prior treatments. The surgery is performed by specialized ophthalmologists or oculoplastic surgeons experienced in orbital and eyelid surgeries.
During the operation, a small incision is made in the conjunctiva. The eye muscles are then shortened or stretched as needed to realign the eye. One or both eyes may be operated on, and multiple muscles can be repaired in a single procedure.
After surgery, patients should avoid touching their eyes and may need antibiotic eye drops to prevent infection. Risks include excessive bleeding, infection, double vision, and eye damage. Despite these potential complications, eye muscle repair surgery is often successful in correcting strabismus and preventing lifelong vision problems.
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