British and Irish Orthoptic Journal’s Post

Strabismus Surgery: Beyond Just Seeing Straight? Strabismus surgery is commonly performed to improve or eliminate diplopia symptoms, or to restore or improve binocular single vision, but what about when the goal is something else entirely? This study published at the British and Irish Orthoptic Journal explores the outcomes of strabismus surgery due to  psychosocial reasons. The review results suggest that strabismus surgery can be beneficial for adults experiencing emotional distress due to misaligned eyes. However, there's a need for more focused studies to: ✅ Define success: What exactly constitutes a positive outcome for these patients? ✅ Measure progress: How can we best track improvements in emotional well-being? 💡 The Future: This study highlights the importance of considering the emotional impact of strabismus. Future research can provide stronger evidence to support strabismus surgery as a tool to improve quality of life. What are thoughts on the results of this study? Please, share your experience, in dealing with patients submitted to strabismus surgery due psychosocial reasons, below in the comments section 👇 . Authors: Gemma Arblaster, David Buckley, Sarah Barnes & Helen Davis OBE Davis #strabismus #orthoptics #qualityoflife #strabismussurgery #psychosocialreasons

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