Complications of strabismus surgery

Abstract

The many possible complications are rare, preventable, and treatable. Generally, surgery almost always improves, if not permanently curing, strabismic deviations.

Use of polyetheretherketone (PEEK) in orbital floor fracture reconstruction – A case for concern

“…Oculocardiac reflex (OCR), also known as Aschner phenomenon, is a subtype of vasovagal response and is one of the well-known, documented, serious complications that could occur in orbital fractures [9] and when involving surgery manipulating the extraocular muscle [10]. It can be defined as presence of dysrhythmia or a sudden heart rate decrease of more than 20% from the normal [11].…”

Differences between patient expectations and actual strabismus surgery experience in adults

“…This is also true of the literature. [5][6][7] However, serious complications are rare and do not occur in most patients. Patients should still be informed of these risks, but dwelling on them can increase patient anxiety before surgery.…”

“…However, most of the studies on strabismus surgery complications focus on serious and rare complications. [5][6][7] Few studies have reported what most patients actually experience, which are only minor side effects and inconveniences. Therefore, this study was conducted to provide objective information on patient discomfort after strabismus surgery.…”

Concurrent Endophthalmitis and Anterior Segment Ischemia After Strabismus Surgery

“…1 Both anterior segment ischemia and endophthalmitis are known complications of strabismus surgery, but are exceedingly rare. Endophthalmitis has been reported to have an incidence in the range of 1 in 30,000 to 185,000 cases, 1,2 whereas anterior segment ischemia (ASI) has a reported incidence of 1 in 13,300 cases.…”