Strabismus following posterior segment surgery.
Persistent diplopia following posterior segment surgery is not uncommon. There are several causes of postoperative strabismus, some of which are preventable. Knowledge of the possible causes, proper evaluation, and appropriate treatment can eliminate or at least reduce the morbidity from this unwelcome postoperative surprise.
Yadarola
Maria B
MB
The Krieger Children's Eye Center at the Wilmer Institute, 233, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 600 North Wolfe Street, Baltimore, MD 21287-9028, USA.
Pearson-Cody
Megan
M
Guyton
David L
DL
D006801:Humans; D013508:Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013285:Strabismus / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy