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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Ophthalmic Surgery
  • Ocular Surface Disease

Background:

  • Medial rectus (MR) resection and plication are surgical techniques used to correct exotropia.
  • Assessing the impact of these procedures on the ocular surface is crucial for patient outcomes.
  • Anterior segment optical coherence tomography (ASOCT) offers a non-invasive method to evaluate tissue changes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To quantify surface changes following MR resection or plication using ASOCT.
  • To evaluate associated alterations in ocular surface parameters after these strabismus surgeries.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized study of 126 primary exotropia patients comparing MR resection versus plication.
  • ASOCT measured conjunctival-scleral thickness (CST) at specific distances from the scleral spur.
  • Evaluated tear meniscus height (TMH), noninvasive tear breakup time (NIBUT), meibomian gland morphology, and OSDI scores preoperatively and postoperatively.

Main Results:

  • Both MR resection and plication increased surgical site tissue thickness, with minimal differences between groups.
  • The difference in CST at 6 months was not clinically significant (0.04 +/- 0.03 mm).
  • Tear film markers (TMH, NIBUT) and OSDI scores showed transient, mild changes, returning to baseline by 6 months.

Conclusions:

  • Medial rectus resection and plication induce short-lived ocular surface changes.
  • While plication creates slightly thicker tissue, the effect is too small to clinically impact tear film or comfort.
  • Ocular surface concerns should not deter the use of plication surgery for exotropia correction.