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Strabismus Following Scleral Buckling Surgery
Sunil Ganekal1, Ashwini Nagarajappa1
1a Department of Ophthalmology , JJM Medical College , Davangere , Karnataka , India.
Strabismus
|March 9, 2016
Summary
Horizontal strabismus is a common complication following scleral buckling surgery for retinal detachment. Repeat surgeries and implants increase strabismus incidence, though most cases resolve with conservative management.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Retinal Surgery
- Strabismus Research
Background:
- Scleral buckling surgery is a common procedure for retinal detachment repair.
- Postoperative strabismus is a potential complication that requires further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the incidence of strabismus after scleral buckling surgery.
- To analyze the relationship between strabismus and the type/width of scleral buckle used.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 360 eyes from 344 patients undergoing scleral buckling surgery.
- Data collected between January 2008 and January 2013.
Main Results:
- Strabismus was detected in 13.95% of patients at 6 weeks post-surgery.
- Higher strabismus incidence observed after repeat surgeries (44.4%) and with implants (18.5%).
- Horizontal deviation was the most common type of strabismus.
Conclusions:
- Horizontal strabismus is frequent after scleral buckling for retinal detachment.
- Repeat procedures and implants are associated with increased strabismus risk.
- Most cases of postoperative strabismus resolve with conservative treatment.
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