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[Effectiveness of surgery in congenital esotropia]
1Klinika detskej oftalmológie DF NsP LF UK, Bratislava.
Insights
Early surgery for congenital essential esotropia yields better cosmetic and functional outcomes. This study highlights the benefits of operating on children between 0.5-2 years old for improved vision and appearance.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Pediatric Surgery
Context:
- Congenital essential esotropia is a common condition requiring surgical intervention.
- The timing of surgical correction is a critical factor influencing outcomes.
Purpose:
- To compare the cosmetic and functional results of early versus later surgical intervention for congenital essential esotropia.
- To evaluate the impact of age at surgery on amblyopia resolution and binocular vision development.
Summary:
- A study of 117 patients with congenital essential esotropia compared outcomes in children operated between 0.5-2 years (Group 1) versus 2-4 years (Group 2).
- Group 1 showed higher rates of satisfactory cosmetic results (84.7%), amblyopia cure (86.1%), and development of simple (29.1%) and complete (11.1%) binocular functions.
- Group 2 had lower rates for cosmetic results (77.7%), amblyopia cure (71%), and significantly fewer achieved simple (13.3%) or complete binocular functions.
Impact:
- Early surgical intervention (0.5-2 years) in congenital essential esotropia leads to significantly better cosmetic and functional results.
- The findings support early surgical management to optimize visual development and eye alignment in affected children.
Abstract:
The author analyzes cosmetic and functional results of operations of 117 patients with congenital essential esotropia. Based on a 2-6-years postoperative follow-up and different results, the author compares two sub-groups of children in the investigated group: - 72 children operated at the age of 0.5-2 years - 45 children operated at the age of 2-4 years In the first group satisfactory cosmetic results were achieved in 84.7% of the operated children, amblyopia was cured in 86.1% children, but binocular functions are present (simple ones) in 29.1% children, complete ones in 11.1%. In the second group satisfactory cosmetic results were achieved in 77.7% of the operated children, amblyopia disappeared in 71% patients and simple binocular functions were present only in 13.3% children and complete one were not achieved in any of the children. The more favourable cosmetic effect and significantly better functional effect after early surgery are reasons supporting early surgery of congenital essential esotropia.