Complications of Strabismus Surgery

All surgeries carry risks of complications, and there is no way to avoid ever having a complication. Strabismus surgery is no different in this regard. There are methods to reduce the risk of a complication during or after surgery, and these steps should always be taken. When a complication occurs,...

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Published in:Middle East African journal of ophthalmology 2015-07, Vol.22 (3), p.271-278
Main Authors: Olitsky, Scott E, Coats, David K
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Care and treatment
Complications and side effects
Defects
Dissection
Elderly
Eye surgery
Humans
Incomitant Strabismus Update
Oculomotor Muscles - surgery
Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures - adverse effects
Patients
Postoperative Complications
Strabismus
Strabismus - surgery
Surgery
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Summary:All surgeries carry risks of complications, and there is no way to avoid ever having a complication. Strabismus surgery is no different in this regard. There are methods to reduce the risk of a complication during or after surgery, and these steps should always be taken. When a complication occurs, it is important to first recognize it and then manage it appropriately to allow for the best outcome possible. This article will discuss some of the more common and/or most devastating complications that can occur during or after strabismus surgery as well as thoughts on how to avoid them and manage them should they happen.
ISSN:0974-9233
0975-1599
0975-1599
0974-9233
DOI:10.4103/0974-9233.159692