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Scott E Olitsky1, David K Coats2
1Children's Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, USA ; Department of Ophthalmology, University of Missouri, Kansas City School of Medicine, USA ; Department of Ophthalmology, University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, USA.
Abstract:
All surgeries carry risks of complications, and there is no way to avoid ever having a complication. Strabismus surgery is no different in this regard. There are methods to reduce the risk of a complication during or after surgery, and these steps should always be taken. When a complication occurs, it is important to first recognize it and then manage it appropriately to allow for the best outcome possible. This article will discuss some of the more common and/or most devastating complications that can occur during or after strabismus surgery as well as thoughts on how to avoid them and manage them should they happen.
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