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Refractive surgery for refractive errors which cause strabismus. A report of 8 cases
1Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Kfar Sava, Israel. pnemet@post.tau.co.it
Binocular Vision & Strabismus Quarterly
|August 13, 2002
Summary
Laser refractive surgery effectively treats esotropia and exotropia in adults. This study shows LASIK corrects strabismic deviations in patients with accommodative esotropia and myopic anisometropia with exotropia.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Refractive Surgery
- Strabismus
Background:
- Excimer laser refractive surgery is established for refractive errors.
- Limited data exists on its use for adult esotropia and exotropia.
Observation:
- Retrospective review of 8 adult patients with stable refractive error undergoing LASIK.
- Included patients with accommodative esotropia, partially accommodative esotropia, and myopic anisometropia with exotropia.
Findings:
- LASIK corrected strabismic deviations in accommodative and partially accommodative esotropia.
- LASIK also corrected exotropia in myopic anisometropic patients.
Implications:
- Refractive surgery demonstrates efficacy in adult esotropia and exotropia.
- LASIK offers a viable treatment option for these specific strabismic conditions.