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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Psychology
  • Quality of Life Research

Background:

  • Strabismus affects 4% of adults, potentially impacting psychosocial well-being.
  • Surgical correction of strabismus may not always improve quality of life, even with successful realignment.
  • Understanding patient expectations and the psychosocial impact of surgery is crucial for surgeons.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the psychosocial outcomes of strabismus surgery in adults.
  • To assess the impact of strabismus surgery on quality of life, anxiety, and depression.
  • To identify factors influencing patient satisfaction and regret after strabismus surgery.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective cross-sectional study of 220 adult strabismus surgery patients.
  • Clinical assessments pre-surgery and at 2 weeks and 3 months post-surgery.
  • Standardized psychological questionnaires administered pre-surgery and at 3 and 6 months post-surgery.

Main Results:

  • Surgery improved quality of life and reduced anxiety and depression in the study cohort.
  • Pre-surgery, 24% experienced clinical anxiety and 11% clinical depression.
  • Approximately 6% of patients regretted undergoing strabismus surgery at 3 or 6 months post-treatment.

Conclusions:

  • Identifying patients with psychosocial distress and assessing their expectations is key to improving surgical outcomes.
  • Presurgical psychosocial support should be considered for patients undergoing strabismus surgery.
  • Managing patient expectations is vital for enhancing the overall success and satisfaction following strabismus correction.