Correcting Double Vision: Your Guide to Eye Muscle Surgery
Correcting Double Vision: Your Guide to Eye Muscle Surgery
Corrective Measures
Eye muscle surgery can provide relief for those suffering from persistent diplopia. Here’s what you need to know about the procedure.
Contents
- When is Surgery Needed?
- The Surgical Process
- Recovery and Results
When is Surgery Needed?
Surgery is considered when other treatments for diplopia, like glasses or medication, are ineffective. It’s often used for cases where misaligned eye muscles cause double vision. The goal is to realign the eyes by adjusting the muscles responsible for eye movement.
The Surgical Process
The procedure involves a surgeon making precise adjustments to the eye muscles. This can include shortening or repositioning muscles to improve alignment. Typically, the surgery is done on an outpatient basis, meaning you can go home the same day.
Recovery and Results
Most patients experience improvement in their double vision after surgery. Recovery time is usually short, with many returning to normal activities within a few days. Follow-up appointments are essential to ensure the surgery was successful and to address any lingering issues.
FAQs
When should you consider eye muscle surgery?
Consider it when other treatments don't work for diplopia.
What does the surgery involve?
It involves adjusting the eye muscles to improve alignment.
Is eye muscle surgery an outpatient procedure?
Yes, it typically is an outpatient procedure.
How long is the recovery period?
Recovery is usually short, with normal activities resuming in days.
Wrapping Up
Eye muscle surgery offers a promising solution to persistent diplopia for many patients.
Additional References
- Brazis PW, Lee AG. Acquired binocular horizontal diplopia. Mayo Clin Proc 1999; 74:907.
- Slavin ML, Glaser JS. Idiopathic orbital myositis: report of six cases. Arch Ophthalmol 1982; 100:1261.
This article has been reviewed for accuracy by one of the licensed medical doctors working for Doctronic.