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  • Ophthalmology
  • Strabismus
  • Pediatric Ophthalmology

Background:

  • Strabismus presents significant challenges in ophthalmology.
  • Etiology understanding is evolving with advanced imaging and genetics.
  • Current management strategies are rapidly advancing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent advancements in strabismus diagnosis and management.
  • To highlight the shift in treatment goals towards restoring stereopsis.
  • To discuss novel surgical techniques and their impact.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on strabismus.
  • Analysis of new imaging modalities and genetic research.
  • Evaluation of innovative amblyopia therapies and surgical techniques.

Main Results:

  • Advanced imaging aids surgical planning and understanding strabismus etiology.
  • New amblyopia treatments, including digital tools, are emerging.
  • Corrective strabismus surgery improves binocular summation and stereopsis.
  • Adjustable sutures enhance surgical precision for complex cases.

Conclusions:

  • Modern strabismus care integrates advanced diagnostics and surgical precision.
  • The ultimate goal is to restore stereopsis and binocular vision, not just ocular alignment.
  • Understanding the psychosocial impact is crucial for comprehensive patient care.