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Diplopia after strabismus surgery.

Sandra Holgado¹

¹Duke University Eye Center, Durham, North Carolina 27710, USA. sandra.holgado@duke.edu

The American Orthoptic Journal

|September 26, 2012

Summary

Diplopia, or double vision, can occur after strabismus surgery. This review examines the incidence of post-strabismus surgery diplopia, a common complication to manage.

Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Surgical Outcomes

Background:

Diplopia is a potential complication following strabismus surgery.
Pre-existing diplopia may be alleviated or require prism correction post-surgery.
Some patients develop new-onset diplopia after strabismus surgery.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the existing literature on the incidence of diplopia after strabismus surgery.

Main Methods:

Literature review of studies reporting diplopia incidence post-strabismus surgery.

Main Results:

Incidence rates of post-strabismus surgery diplopia vary across studies.
Factors influencing diplopia development require further investigation.

Conclusions:

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