Expanded binocular peripheral visual fields following surgery for esotropia

We measured the horizontal extent of the binocular peripheral field of vision in ten adult esotropes using Goldmann perimetry before and after strabismus surgery. In every case there was expansion of the field by an amount approximately commensurate with the change in angle of strabismic deviation. This occurred regardless of the presence of amblyopia or recovery of binocular fusion. Subjective improvement in peripheral vision was appreciated by a number of patients. Visual field expansion should be recognized as a significant indication for correction of esotropia.