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Diplopia following cataract extraction.

Mitchell B Strominger

The American Orthoptic Journal

|December 15, 2010

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Diplopia, or double vision, can occur after cataract surgery, affecting about 1% of patients. Understanding its causes, like muscle trauma or unmasked strabismus, is key to prevention.

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Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Surgical Complications

Background:

Diplopia is an uncommon but distressing complication following cataract extraction.
Affecting approximately 1% of patients, it can lead to significant morbidity.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the common etiologies of diplopia after cataract surgery.
To emphasize the importance of preoperative assessment and surgical technique in preventing this complication.

Main Methods:

Literature review of diplopia causes post-cataract extraction.
Analysis of surgical factors and patient conditions contributing to diplopia.

Main Results:

Common causes include orbital tissue manipulation, extraocular muscle trauma, and unmasking of pre-existing strabismus or systemic conditions.
The deviation is typically a small vertical misalignment.

Conclusions:

Careful preoperative evaluation, including history and examination for strabismus and systemic conditions, is crucial.
Avoiding direct extraocular muscle trauma during surgery can prevent postoperative diplopia.