Surgery for intermittent exotropia

2022-09-21 15:57:05
I have intermittent exotropia in both eyes. Every 1 or 2 minutes, my eye turns out. Sometimes it's my left eye, and other times it's my right. I have been wanting to undergo surgery. I met a squint specialist, and he advised me to get surgery. He said, that is the only option for me. The doctor said he would do a 2-muscle surgery on only one eye. He will not touch the other eye. He told me that by doing a 2-muscle surgery on one eye, the other eye will not turn out, and the brain will not allow that to happen, it seems. I would like to know whether what he says is right. Is it OK to do a surgery like that? He is a pediatric opthamalogist and a squint specialist having an experience of 16 years.
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Pl trust your Doctor and proceed with the operation. Pl consult ophthalmologist with detailed history and reports and treatment taken.

Answered2022-09-22 10:55:45

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Yes he is right. As our eyes should work simultaneously. So if we do surgery on one eye, the effect will be total for both eyes. It's not like that if your right eye is going out means we have to operate that eye only . On examination, whatever the non dominant eye will be operated. And some exercises will be needed after surgery to maintain
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i am a pediatric ophthalmologists and squint specialist  with 8 years of experience. you may consult for further details.

Answered2022-09-21 19:28:06

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It's difficult to comment without examining your eyes. My suggestion - Please trust your doctor.

Answered2022-09-21 16:11:29

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