- Price of surgery for strabismus
- How strabismus surgery is performed
- Postoperative of strabismus surgery
- Risks of surgery for strabismus
Strabismus surgery can be done on children or adults, however, this, in most cases, should not be the first solution to the problem, as there are other treatments, such as the use of correction glasses or eye exercises and ocular tampon that can help achieve the same results and improve vision, without the need for surgery.
However, in cases of constant strabismus in childhood, surgery is always recommended to prevent the child from developing a problem with depth of vision, also known as stereo blindness.
Thus, it is important to consult an ophthalmologist to assess the type of strabismus and what consequences it can cause, opting for the best form of treatment.
Price of surgery for strabismus
The average price of surgery for strabismus is 2500 to 5000 reais if it is private. However, it can be done free of charge by SUS when the patient does not have the financial capacity to pay for the surgery.
How strabismus surgery is performed
Strabismus surgery is usually done in the operating room under general anesthesia to allow the doctor to be able to make small cuts in the eye muscles to balance forces and align the eye.
Normally, surgery for strabismus does not leave any kind of scar, since there is no need to cut the skin or remove the eye. In addition, if the doctor uses an adjustable suture, it may be necessary to repeat the surgery after a few days to completely align the eye.
Postoperative of strabismus surgery
The postoperative period of surgery for strabismus is fast and, normally, after about 1 week the patient stops feeling the painful eye, and the redness of the eye disappears within 3 weeks after the surgery.
After surgery, the most important care includes:
- Avoid driving on the day after surgery; Return to work or school just 2 days after surgery; Use the prescribed eye drops; Take the medications prescribed by the doctor which may include pain relievers or antibiotics; Avoid swimming for two weeks;
Risks of surgery for strabismus
The main risks of surgery for strabismus include double vision, infection of the eye, bleeding or impaired ability to see. However, these risks are uncommon and can be eliminated if patients follow all the doctor's instructions properly after surgery.
