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Michael E Ashenhurst1, Vivian E Hill, Kayvan Keyhani
1Department of Ophthalmology, University of Calgary, Alta. ashen1@telusplanet.net
Background:
Restrictive strabismus and diplopia are an uncommon complication of conjunctivodacryocystorhinostomy, with insertion of the Lester-Jones tube. A literature review revealed only 4 published reports of this complication with a total of 4 patients affected.
Methods:
We report on a series of 8 patients who presented with restrictive strabismus and diplopia following Jones tube insertion.
Results:
Time to presentation was variable and was found to occur from several months to as long as 6 years after insertion. Treatment included topical steroid therapy initially. Surgery was done to release adhesions and scarring if topical treatment failed. Mitomycin C was used in 2 patients. Only 4 of the 8 patients had successful resolution of their diplopia with either therapy.
Interpretation:
Diplopia following Jones tube insertion is an infrequent complication of surgery. Medical or surgical therapy can be help resolve symptoms but is often unsuccessful.
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