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¹Department of Ophthalmology, British Columbia Children's Hospital, Vancouver, BC, Canada. clyons@cw.bc.ca

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Thyroid orbitopathy often causes disabling strabismus, particularly vertical deviations. Surgery, planned after 6 months of stability, can restore binocular vision in primary gaze and downgaze.

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Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Endocrinology
Neurology

Background:

Strabismus is a common and disabling complication of thyroid orbitopathy.
Vertical deviations, often involving the inferior rectus muscle, are prevalent.
Incomitant deviations limit the efficacy of prisms for management.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the management of strabismus in thyroid orbitopathy.
To highlight the role and limitations of surgical intervention.
To emphasize the importance of patient counseling regarding surgical outcomes.

Main Methods:

Review of clinical presentation and management strategies for strabismus in thyroid orbitopathy.
Discussion of surgical indications, timing, and techniques.
Emphasis on pre-operative assessment including duction testing.

Main Results:

Surgery is frequently indicated for incomitant strabismus in thyroid orbitopathy, typically after 6 months of stability.
While limitations may persist post-operatively, even after multiple surgeries, satisfactory binocular single vision is achievable.
Successful outcomes focus on restoring function in primary position and downgaze.

Conclusions:

Strabismus surgery in thyroid orbitopathy requires careful planning and patient expectation management.
Despite potential residual limitations, surgical intervention can significantly improve binocular function and quality of life.
Achieving comfortable binocular vision in key gazes is the primary goal for most patients.