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Postoperative diplopia, also in children
Bulletin De La Societe Belge D'Ophtalmologie
|January 1, 1989
Insights
Strabismus surgery in children can lead to permanent double vision (diplopia), similar to that seen after anti-suppressive therapy. This article reviews these cases and their management.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Pediatric Ophthalmology
- Strabismus Surgery
Background:
- Persistent diplopia is a known complication of anti-suppressive therapy for amblyopia.
- Strabismus surgery aims to correct eye alignment but carries risks.
Observation:
- Children undergoing strabismus surgery may develop permanent diplopia.
- This complication shares similarities with persistent diplopia post-anti-suppressive therapy.
Findings:
- The article discusses specific cases of post-strabismus surgery diplopia in children.
- Treatment strategies for these challenging cases are presented.
Implications:
- Understanding and managing diplopia after strabismus surgery is crucial for pediatric eye care.
- This highlights the need for careful surgical planning and patient monitoring.
Abstract:
Permanent diplopia caused by strabismus surgery can also occur in children. In certain cases we see an analogy with the feared and well known persistent diplopia that can occur after anti-suppressive therapy. This article discusses some of these cases and their treatment.