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Correction of Presbyopia by Monocular Bi-Aspheric Ablation Profile

Published on: September 20, 2024

[Strabismus and diplopia after refractive surgery].

R Gómez de Liaño-Sánchez¹, R Borrego-Hernando, G Franco-Iglesias

¹Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Madrid, España. rgomezdeliano@med.ucm.es

Archivos De La Sociedad Espanola De Oftalmologia

|October 13, 2012

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Refractive surgery can decompensate pre-existing binocular vision issues, leading to strabismus or double vision. Factors like overcorrection and accommodation changes are key triggers, especially in older patients with high myopia or anisometropia.

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Last Updated: May 17, 2026

Correction of Presbyopia by Monocular Bi-Aspheric Ablation Profile

Published on: September 20, 2024

Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Vision Science

Context:

Refractive surgery aims to correct vision but can unmask or exacerbate underlying binocular vision problems.
Pre-existing strabismus or phorias represent a significant risk factor for decompensation post-surgery.

Purpose:

To identify factors contributing to strabismus or diplopia following refractive surgery.
To analyze the relationship between pre-operative binocular status and post-operative outcomes.

Summary:

A retrospective study of 19 patients revealed that refractive surgery can lead to decompensation of pre-existing binocular pathologies.
Common triggers include refractive overcorrection, residual accommodation, visual instability, high myopia, and presbyopic age, often acting concurrently.

Impact:

Highlights the importance of thorough pre-operative binocular vision assessment before refractive surgery.
Informs surgical planning and patient selection to mitigate risks of strabismus and diplopia.