Strabismus Treatment
- General Information
Strabismus is a condition where the two eyes cannot look parallel at the same point. It can occur in childhood or adulthood. It can be constant or intermittent and can affect one or both eyes. - Treatment Methods
- Depending on the underlying cause, glasses, patching therapy, or prism can be applied.
- In suitable cases, the balance of eye muscles is reorganized with strabismus surgery.
- Early treatment in children is of critical importance for visual development.
- Recovery Process
- Usually discharged the same day after surgery.
- Redness, stinging, and mild pain may occur in the first few days.
- Eye alignment further settles over time; final results become clear within weeks.
- Additional treatments or a second intervention can be planned if needed.
- Advantages
- Aesthetic appearance improves by ensuring eye parallelism.
- Complaints such as double vision and headaches decrease in suitable patients.
- Progression of amblyopia in children can be prevented.
- Limitations
- Not every type of strabismus can be completely corrected with a single surgery.
- In long-standing strabismus, visual quality may remain limited.
- Regular follow-up and sometimes additional treatments may be needed.
