Lazy eye treatment

alexjk

Hi all,

I have a strabismus, and I have been looking at different treatment options. I have seen that surgery can correct it, but also that it might only be a temporary fix, and surgery can only be done a few times before it can't be done anymore.

This led me to looking at alternatives, and it seems that occasional botox injections in the eye muscles can do the trick. Has anyone gone through this? If so, what was the result?

Arbie

alexjk wrote: »

Hi all,

I have a strabismus, and I have been looking at different treatment options. I have seen that surgery can correct it, but also that it might only be a temporary fix, and surgery can only be done a few times before it can't be done anymore.

This led me to looking at alternatives, and it seems that occasional botox injections in the eye muscles can do the trick. Has anyone gone through this? If so, what was the result?

Hi alexjk, the 3 main ways of managing strabismus (squint) are: spectacles, surgery, or chemicals (Botox). Your treatment and your expected outcome will vary depending on the type of squint (size of difference, horizontal/vertical/combination, etc.)

Specs can help to control certain types of strabismus - usually in kids - but the strabismus returns once the glasses are taken off.

Botox and other chemical treatments can be very useful but are only suitable for a few specific types of strabismus. There are some newer techniques being used in some UK centres but these are mainly for children.

Surgery is the most common treatment in an adult. It is typically very successful as long as the appropriate tests have been done beforehand to make sure it is suitable. Most people are suitable but some people can get diplopia (double vision) and that has to be assessed beforehand. The vast majority of adults who have squint surgery have a good result that lasts many decades. It is possible for it to return but that is unlikely in the short term. It is usually possible to repeat the operation. If you can find a surgeon who does adjustable surgery that can give a particularly fine result.

The best advice I can give you is to see a consultant strabismus surgeon who will assess you and will get an orthoptist (eye movement specialist) to do measurements.

Best of luck with whatever you choose.

alexjk

Arbie wrote: »

The best advice I can give you is to see a consultant strabismus surgeon who will assess you and will get an orthoptist (eye movement specialist) to do measurements.

Thanks for that. Would you know of any consultant strabismus surgeon in the Dublin region? If so, could you PM me their details?

Arbie

alexjk wrote: »

Thanks for that. Would you know of any consultant strabismus surgeon in the Dublin region? If so, could you PM me their details?

Yes no problem, will PM