Recovery after strabismus surgery?
My son (3 in April) is scheduled for surgery in the coming months to fix both eyes. The second eye's cross is as a result of almost a year of atropine use as he refuses a patch (he also has Amblyopia). We were expecting this eye to cross and it is actually good in the sense that his 'bad' eye was forced into working. What kind of recovery goes with this surgery? Will he be back on the drops again after? And how long is the actual surgery (for 2 eyes). We do have a wonderful pediatric ophthalmologist, but we have been transferred to a different clinic as he is close to retirement and is not sure enough in his hands to do the surgery anymore! We will see the new doctor in February, but it *sounds* like things may already be booked (in Canada). Any info would me much appreciated. *A Rational but Nervous Mom! :-)
What should I expect after strabismus surgery?
I'm having strabismus surgery in three days, on Tuesday. It'll be for my left eye, which travels outward. How long did yours take? According to my doctor, I should expect some pain (nothing too debilitating, just some common post-op pain) and my eye should be handled with care for 1-2 weeks after. After surgery, infection is the most common thing, so we should both work to prevent that. As for actual results, eye alignment in the first two weeks is not characteristic of 4-6. What I mean by that is that even if your eyes don't seem aligned in the first couple of weeks or so, they will most likely align after about 4-6 weeks. In addition, the first week or so, you should expect some red spots (this is the blood vessels that were ruptured.) http://www.westwoodeye.com/pdf/POST-OP%2... This is also a very good source for what to do/what not to do after surgery. Hope I helped. If you have any further questions, don't hesitate to contact me through email.
How long does it take to do strabismus surgery ?
I realize this is already past for you - our daughter's strabismus surgery took 45 minutes for the actual surgery. We got there at 5:45 am and left by 10:30 am - but most of the time was in the waiting room. I hope it went well!
I had a strabismus surgery when I was 5 but I want to be a pilot. Is it possible?
The best answer to your question is another question. Do you have depth perception? After my strabismus surgery, my eyes never learned to work together and my eyes aren’t level even though they appear normal. I have flashes of uneven double vision. I’m talking to someone and they look normal then they briefly have a second mouth that suddenly pops into view, with one mouth a little lower on the chin and to the left of the other month. It can be unsettling!Thankfully my brain usually blocks the input from one eye(presumably to keep me sane) and I can switch eyes based on what I’m looking at. I have a complete lack of depth perception. I am stereo blind.It isn’t so bad during the day, I can use perspective and shadow to give me a rough idea of how far away objects are. At dusk and at night, those helpers are gone and it is really difficult to see things like center medians while driving. I’ve driven straight over them while making left turns out of parking lots, having no idea they were even there until I jump the curb.I tend to think things are closer than they actually are and feel like I’ve parked properly only to get out and find that I am still 5–6 feet away from the curb. I could imagine that parking a plane might be rough if your eyes don’t work together.
What is it like to undergo strabismus surgery as an adult?
I just had surgery last Wednesday, so far it's been pretty good. Day of surgery I was too out of it to notice the pain for a few hours, but over the counter pain killers knocked it out. Any muscle movement of my eye hurt, even accidental. 24 hours later accidental movements didn't hurt, but intentional movement hurt. Also had impressive swelling, could barely open my eye. Almost 4 days post-op, I can make some moments and am able to keep my eye open for a few minutes at a time.Update: just over 2 weeks post-op, range of motion is good. Vision is OK, but my surgery was a last ditch option, so I was kind of expecting less than optimal results. Also, if you're allergic to any antibiotics, make sure your doctor gives you ones you're not allergic to. (I developed an allergy to neomycin [neosporin] and then developed an allergy to the very similar tobramycin. Allergic reactions in your eye are not fun)Bottom line, if surgery is an option for you and you have insurance or can pay out of pocket, I would at least think about it (or try it)
Strabismus Surgery - How long post op does it take for the eye to settle in it's new position?
It is still too early to tell your final eye position. When eye muscle surgery is performed the muscles enter a state of shock, and are not pulling with their full force. Also at the time of surgery the muscles are held onto the eye with sutures, with time they will scar into place. The earliest time one would consider repeat surgery would be able 2-3 months. So be patient and give it some more time. Also if you had glasses before surgery, make sure you are continuing to wear them.
How much time is required for recovery after strabismus surgery?
“How much time is required for recovery after strabismus surgery?”A2AMost of the healing occurs in the first two weeks after the surgery, with full healing being complete within 8 weeks. Please validate this response with your surgeon’s office because I am not an eye surgeon.
Should i go through with my scheduled strabismus surgery?
I'd be interested to know when you first noticed a problem with that eye. Intermittent exotropia usually starts in childhood. The natural course of intermittent exotropia is that it gradually gets worse in many (but not all) people. Regarding the eye that doesn't see as well, your doctor may want to try maneuvers to encourage you to use that eye more, but at your age, vision probably won't improve drastically. Most eye surgeons would generally say that surgery is indicated if the eye deviates more than half the time or if it continues to deviate more frequently. Like any surgery there are risks. As you mentioned, over- and undercorrection are the most common problems with this procedure. However, most patients have very good results after a period of recovery from surgery. Feel free to discuss this with other eye surgeons in your area if you don't feel comfortable with the current plan. Ophthalmologists who do these surgeries regularly would be your best bet. The good news with intermittent exotropia in adults is that it rarely needs to be corrected urgently, so you've got time to think about it.
Can I ride a roller coaster after strabismus surgery?
So 6 months ago I had strabismus surgery, I was told not to take a shower or let water come in my eye for 2 months. And now its been a total of 6 months after surgery, everything is going fine but I wanted to ask will anything happen to me if I go on rollercoaster as of now.
Strabismus (Double Vision/Squint) Surgery?
My daughter has this but nothing to serious yet. Do you know if they will be putting you completly under or just making they eyes numb? You will go in and fill out paperwork and wait. They will call you back you will fill out more paperwork, put on a gown, cap, and botties, fi you wish. The nurse will get your height weight, blood pressure, ask you many questions about your history. Then she will start the IV. They will numb the are with lidocane needle and then start the IV. You will wait some more then the anastegioligist will come and speak with you. If you are being put completly under they will put a tube down your throat to help you to breathe. If they are just going to numb the eyes, you will only be out for about 5 minutes while the needles are put in your eyes and then you will be awake for the entire thing. I am not sure about the next day. I know your eye will be patched overnight. I am assuming they are going to tighten the muscles using suiters that will disolve over time, I am not 100% on that. It is a very common procedure. Things should go very smoothly, with some moderate pain. If they say to just take tylenol for the pain. Tell them no. It is better to have something stronger on hand, if needed. Good Luck. After the surgery you will wake up or be awake. They will make you pee, sign some more papers and you will be free to go home. The next day should be your follow up exam where the doc removed the bandages and looks at everything. You may have to be on an eye drop for a few weeks just to insure no infection occures. Good Luck. I hope I helped some. Take care of those eyes. Sorry about my terrible spelling. I'm legally blind.