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Comitant strabismus.

H D Schworm1, G Rudolph

  • 1Section of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, University Eye Hospital, Munich, Germany. hschworm@ak-l.med.uni-muenchen.de

Current Opinion in Ophthalmology
|January 10, 2001
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Strabismus significantly impacts employment and social interactions, necessitating a reevaluation of surgical necessity. Early intervention for congenital esotropia may require further procedures, while preterm infants require vigilant ophthalmologic monitoring.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Pediatric Ophthalmology
  • Social Sciences

Background:

  • Comitant strabismus is a condition affecting ocular alignment.
  • The psychosocial impact of strabismus has gained increasing attention.
  • Previous literature reviews have focused on various aspects of strabismus.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent literature on comitant strabismus.
  • To highlight the psychosocial implications of strabismus.
  • To discuss optimal surgical timing and risk factors for strabismus in specific populations.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies published between April 1999 and April 2000.
  • Synthesis of findings related to psychosocial aspects, surgical timing, and risk factors.

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  • Inclusion of data on congenital esotropia, exotropia, and dissociated vertical deviation.

    • Main Results:

    • Strabismus leads to significant social prejudice and reduced employment opportunities, challenging the notion of purely cosmetic surgery.
    • Early surgery for congenital esotropia does not guarantee sustained alignment and often necessitates reoperations.
    • Preterm infants exhibit an increased risk of early-onset strabismus, with cicatricial retinopathy of prematurity, refractive error, family history, and poor neurodevelopmental outcome identified as key risk factors.

    Conclusions:

    • Strabismus surgery should not be considered solely cosmetic due to its profound psychosocial effects.
    • Management strategies for congenital esotropia require careful consideration of surgical timing and potential for reoperation.
    • Proactive ophthalmologic surveillance is crucial for preterm infants to detect and manage strabismus effectively.