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  • Ophthalmology
  • Strabismus Surgery
  • Retinal Detachment Repair

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  • Scleral buckling is a common surgical procedure for retinal detachment.
  • Postoperative strabismus is a known complication, but specific causes following this procedure are less documented.

Observation:

  • Three patients developed esotropia after undergoing scleral buckling surgery.
  • Clinical examination revealed alterations at the rectus muscle insertion sites in all affected patients.

Findings:

  • The distance between the limbus and the functional muscle insertion was significantly increased in these cases.
  • This anatomical change suggests a link between muscle repositioning and the development of esotropia.

Implications:

  • The findings underscore the importance of precisely assessing and managing functional muscle insertions during strabismus surgery.
  • This awareness may help prevent or mitigate esotropia following scleral buckling procedures.
  • Further research into the biomechanics of muscle insertions after scleral buckling is warranted.