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Many patients resort to ophthalmologists due to strabismus (squint). Strabismus, which causes difficulties in social life, especially in adults, hinders the development of vision in infants and children and is accompanied by lazy eyes.
Strabismus surgery is a disease in which completely different surgical techniques are used from other eye problems. Laser or other devices are not used in strabismus surgeries; instead it is a surgery performed manually.
Among the strabismus treatment options, ophthalmologists use the strabismus surgery option in the patients who do not benefit from glasses and eye exercises.
Strabismus Treatment Methods
- Glasses
- Patching
- Neurotoxin application
- Squint surgery
Squint surgery is an operation that requires care and attention and takes longer than other eye surgeries. Squint surgery technique differs among ophthalmologists dealing with this surgery.
Strabismus treatment varies in each patient; please do not think about the information here directly for yourself. After a detailed examination and evaluation, the most appropriate treatment should be determined and performed for the treatment of cross-eyes. Cross eyes surgery is a branch that requires dedication; no laser or other device is used in these operations. Cross eyes treatment is completely performed in the form of balancing the eye muscles with surgical skills and experience.
When the strabismus is inward, it is called ESOTROPIA, and if it is crossed outward, it is called EXOTROPIA. There are cases where the strabismus is upwards or downwards.
Can strabismus be treated? Does it completely heal? Can strabismus be corrected?
Successful treatment is possible in many patients. In most of our patients, strabismusis completely corrected after treatment. The important thing is to decide how to treat the deviation and adjust the dose in patients who will undergo surgery.
Does the visual impairment improve after strabismus surgery?
While there is no increase in vision in adults, treatment of strabismus can have a positive effect on the level of vision, especially before the age of 10.
How is strabismus treated? Does strabismus improve with glasses?
- Glasses or contact lenses for correcting the vision problem
- Patching if coupled with amblyopia
- Surgery is planned if the above solution methods cannot be applied or are useless.
Treatment for strabismus in adults is different than in children. Patching treatment is not applied in adults; instead, the option of surgery is mostly preferred. In adults, there may be situations such as recurrent strabismus or low vision in one eye. In these cases, the result of treatment and cross-eye surgery varies.
How Is Squint Surgery Performed?
Surgery aims to balance the strength of the muscles that provide the movement of the eye.
It is aimed to make the eyes parallel to each other by increasing or decreasing the strength of the muscles.
How long do squint surgeries take?
Squint surgery takes an average of 40 minutes to 1 hour.
We perform the surgery under local or general anesthesia.
We can discharge our patients 4 – 6 hours after the operation.
Working or student patients can return to normal life after 1 week.
How long does it take for complaints such as redness and stinging in the eyes after the operation?
Postoperative redness and stinging disappear in about 10 days.
Will there be pain after strabismus surgery?
Pain complaints are experienced less after strabismus surgeries, and it is usually controlled with drops-pomade or painkiller eyedrops.
How long should I stay for squint surgery?
Before the squint surgery, you should be examined one day before the operation to perform the examination and necessary tests. If you can go for control examinations where you live after the surgery, you can return to where you live the day after the surgery.
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What is the Appropriate Age for Squint Eye Surgery in Adults?
There is no age limit for strabismus surgeries.
Can both upward and inward-outward shifts be corrected in the same operation?
In some cases, it is possible to intervene in both directions and to achieve success.
Some ophthalmologists plan the surgery in 2 steps for wide-angle deviations and sometimes special types of strabismus.
What is the success rate of strabismus surgery?
Strabismus is a condition that should not be neglected in any way.
We can successfully treat strabismus cases with early diagnosis.
Our surgical results in adults are generally satisfactory, and the comments of our patients are very pleasing.
Is it possible to perform strabismus surgeries with a LASER?
As an answer to a frequently asked question, STRABISMUS SURGERY IS NOT OPERATED WITH A LASER.
Strabismus surgeries are operations based on increasing and decreasing the strength of the eye muscles located outside the eye.
Post-Strabismus Surgery
What are the risks of strabismus surgery?
Although it is not common after surgery, it is important to inform patients about these problems correctly.
Possible problems after strabismus surgery are as follows:
Redness and stinging in the eyes (usually heals within 15 days or a month)
Inadequate correction and overcorrection
Double vision (usually temporary)
Superficial infection (occurs when medications are not used regularly)
What to consider in post-strabismus surgery?
It is normal to have blood in the eyes and stinging in the first days of post-strabismus surgery.
Regular use of medicines is crucial.
Patients should rest in the following days.
It would be best if you waited for the time specified by your doctor for a bath in post-strabismus surgery.
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