Eye Surgery

Strabismus or lazy eye is synonymous with crossed eye. Crossed eye surgery is a procedure that corrects the alignment or abnormality of the eye muscle. Children are the most common victims of crossed eye; however, adults with the same condition undergo the same procedure.

Surgery begins when the patient is under anesthesia. An incision is made between the eye and eyelid. Strengthening the eye muscle/s (resected) or weakening them (recessed) helps the eye/s position properly and moves accordingly.

It only takes a few hours to recover from a crossed eye surgery. Although for adults, after the surgery they may feel groggy but pain-free. Adjustable suture may be used for adults to allow adjustments later after the surgery or the following day.

Risks involved in crossed eye surgery

• Reaction to anesthesia
• Breathing difficulty
• Bleeding
• Infection
• Eye damage - quite rare
• Out-of-place eye

Recovering from Crossed Eye Surgery

Crossed eye surgery is usually an out-patient procedure. Normal daily routine can resume a few days later after the surgery.

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Eye Surgery Recommended Resources:

Biomedical Interactive Technology Center

University of Virginia