Question 1

is strabismus surgery painful to have done?

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Mildly: Strabismus surgery involves the alteration of the length of eye muscles so the eyes are in alignment.  Mostly done in children under general anesthesia but also can be done in adults frequently under local.   The type of anesthesia in all cases takes away any pain.  Afterwards the eyes can be a bit sore  but pain medication is rarely needed.

Question 2

is strabismus surgery   painful ?

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No: Anesthesia is used, so there is no pain.  After surgery, discomfort is mild and can be often controlled with drugs like tylenol (acetaminophen).

Question 3

botox for over corrected strabismus surgery, will it be painful?

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Botox: Yes, to some degree. You should speak with the surgeon, and perhaps request this to be done in an outpatient center, with sedation, if you prefer.

Question 4

how long should i wait from having a orbtial decompression surgery to having a strabismus surgery done?

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6 months: Scar maturation takes about 6 months so that should be the minimal time  The strabismus induced by the underlying condition and the decompression with probably change during this period.  After  you have had about 2 months with no change, then you can consider strabismus surgery.

Question 5

had done strabismus surgery 2 week before white part is red and swollen it looks to be extra mass onit?

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Suture site inflamed: It's possible that the place where the eye muscle was re-sutured has some inflammation. It is not serious, but sometimes can be persistent, so please see the surgeon over the next 7-10 days.

Question 6

one of my eyes turn outwards (extropia). i want to get strabismus surgery done. how effective would it be?

Accepted Answer

Very: Good cosmetic results are achieved in most patients who have strabismis surgery.

Question 7

is it normal to have a cyst on my eye after sutures came out from having strabismus surgery? little painful

Accepted Answer

See the eye doctor: You need to be seen by the eye specialist to determine if the changes are consistent with post-op healing process. It's hard to give you the right answer without proper evaluation.

Question 8

when is strabismus surgery needed?

Accepted Answer

Right away: Any child with strabismus need immediate evaluation for possible glasses or surgery. Restoring binocular functionality is especially critical before age 7, when these centers in the brain are developing. 
New onset strabismus can be associated with a nerve palsy and should be checked immediately.  
The decision for surgery depends on the circumstances and will be discussed by your doctor.

Question 9

how effective is strabismus surgery?

Accepted Answer

Very effective: For most patients with strabismus, surgical correction is very safe and effective.  There is a 20-30% chance of needing subsequent surgery at some point if recurrent strabismus occurs but the surgery should definitely improve this issue.  Some forms of strabismus are less amenable to surgery so you should see a strabismus doctor for further evaluation.

Question 10

how dangerous is strabismus surgery?

Accepted Answer

Not dangerous at all: Strabismis surgery is commonly performed with good results.  It is not dangerous.

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