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Refractive surgery and strabismus.

Lionel Kowal1, Ravindra Battu, Burton Kushner

  • 1Ocular Motility Clinic and Centre for Eye Research Australia, Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. strabism@netspace.net.au

Clinical & Experimental Ophthalmology
|January 27, 2005
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Refractive surgery can cause strabismus (eye misalignment). This review details how to prevent and manage these complications in patients undergoing surgery for various vision errors.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Refractive Surgery
  • Strabismus

Background:

  • Refractive surgery corrects vision errors like hyperopia, myopia, astigmatism, and anisomyopia.
  • Potential for strabismic complications exists following refractive surgery, including monovision procedures.
  • Pre-existing or induced strabismus can impact surgical outcomes and patient satisfaction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review potential strabismic complications after refractive surgery.
  • To provide guidelines for assessing and managing patients with strabismus seeking refractive surgery.
  • To suggest screening methods for stratifying patient risk and tailoring evaluations.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on refractive surgery and strabismus.
  • Analysis of risk factors and diagnostic criteria for strabismus.

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  • Development of a risk stratification model for patient evaluation.

    • Main Results:

    • Specific refractive surgery types carry varying risks of inducing or worsening strabismus.
    • Early identification of risk factors is crucial for preventing complications.
    • A structured approach to patient assessment can minimize adverse outcomes.

    Conclusions:

    • Careful patient selection and pre-operative evaluation are essential for refractive surgery.
    • Implementing suggested screening tests aids in identifying high-risk individuals.
    • Proactive management strategies can significantly reduce the incidence of strabismic complications post-refractive surgery.