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Strabismus Surgery
In cases that do not improve with glasses and exercise programs, surgery is resorted to in patients with congenital strabismus. In this treatment, the strength of some of the six muscles in the eye is increased, while others are decreased, or some of their points of effect are altered. Although early treatment is preferred for strabismus, treatment is also possible in adulthood.
The operation is preferably performed under general anesthesia. After the operation, the eye is covered. The eye is opened on the first day after surgery for dressing. After this, the eye is not covered; there is no pain or ache, only a mild stinging sensation may be felt by the patient. Patients can return to their daily lives 6 to 7 days after the surgery. Redness in the eyes lasts approximately 3-4 weeks and decreases with the use of drops.
How does strabismus go away?
Since there are many different causes of strabismus, its treatment may vary from person to person.
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Treatment with Glasses
Some strabismus occurs due to refractive errors and can be treated with glasses. As they are used, the strabismus in the eye improves.
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Patching Therapy
This treatment method can be applied if there is laziness in the patient's eye. The healthy eye is covered at regular intervals to ensure that the lazy eye works.
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Orthoptic Therapy (CAM)
This treatment consists of computer-assisted exercises applied to the eye to regain the ability to see and depth perception in both eyes, serving as a form of physical therapy. This treatment can not only treat strabismus but also makes it easier and more successful for us to engage in activities that require distance and timing adjustments, such as driving, football, and table tennis.
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Surgical Intervention
The method to be applied varies according to the type and degree of strabismus. In this treatment, the strength of some of the six muscles in the eye is increased, some are decreased, or some of their points of effect are adjusted. Strabismus surgeries can be performed under general anesthesia in children and under either local or general anesthesia in adults.
How long does strabismus surgery take?
The duration of the surgery varies depending on the number of muscles involved, but it averages about 1 hour.
Recovery process after strabismus surgery
Patients can return to their daily lives 6 to 7 days after surgery. Redness in the eyes lasts approximately 3-4 weeks and decreases with the use of drops.
Is strabismus surgery risky?
Retreatment of strabismus after surgery
The better the vision in the operated eye, the lower the risk of a relapse occurs.
Prices of strabismus surgery
It may not be appropriate to provide an online price without conducting a patient examination. Initially, it is recommended to have an examination by your specialist physician. Another reason we do not specify prices on our website is that, as required by law, providing the fee information for strabismus surgery, like other surgeries, is prohibited.