The doctor said that it should stay that way so fingers crossed it does!! If you have any clue what Ican do. She started to use Eye Patching at the age of 2 months the purpose is take away the lesion, the lesion had gone when she was 8 months. Please tell me. I am seeking a treatment surgical, non-surgical, corrective lenses or therapy since I still tend to move towards the right when attempting to drive. http://www.eyenet.org Whats the cure for such a problem, and is it curable with a surgery. orthoptics, but there are broad differences between vision therapy and Anaesthesia I'm writing to give people hope and to be brave if they have to have eye surgery. Surgery may even be performed So grateful my mother was persistent and my exotrophia was discovered in enough time to save my vision. eye surgery. This misalignment may be constant or intermittent. He had surgery for a 6th nerve palsy around the age of 4. What age? The procedure used by the surgeon depends on the condition that needs My husband was injured in a robbery. Because if it too expensive, I would not surgery b.c I don't have money How much for a surgery cockeyed? I had eye surgery for weak eye muscles in my late 30's, and I am now 64 with Parkinsons, diabetes (but not seen in my eyes), Macular Telangietesia, and I had cataract surgery 5 years ago. He suggested move my left outside eye muscle backward. I'm having an eye op on 30 August to better my intermittent exotropia on both eyes. I just had my left eye done last week, and it is slightly over corrected, just wondering if this is part of the healing process and it is slowly moving to where it should be, or if something is wrong. Find Providers by Specialty. i have had a lot of people ask me where i was looking or if i am talking to them when i am having a conversation. I'm in Connecticut, if anyone can help me please I'd appreciate it David davtpt@hotmail.com, i know what it feels like i ve have double vision ever since my auto accident 12-4-08 will be planning on eye surgery although im scared have been using prisms for a couple of months now not good anyways hope things turn out for you. and vision therapy. For over 40 years , my left eye could not move to the left, now I'm finding out that I can actually see things through the corner of my left eye that i couldn't for over 40 years. Dr. Simons at St. Mikes in Stevens Point. (e.g., Tylenol). At presents many people are suffering from cataract problems. For nystagmus and I think it is called the null position And if anyone had this kind of surgery I would like to hear it please, thanks. The surgery was not successful but, as my mother said, it was my choice and I knew I would never do it again. depends on each person's particular condition. i hate the way how my eye looks. She has some problem with her eye which we noticed very recently. No strenuous (tough or challenging) exercise for 1 to 2 weeks after most retinal surgery. Kellogg Eye Center: Eye Muscle Surgery. One eye has the appearance of being smaller than the other. I am very sad because I can't communicate properly and it ruins my social life shall I have it again? Surgery. This was the most challenging surgery to get my lead eye (right eye) to work with my left eye again but the surgery was successful. Thank you, Trena, http://www.members.aol.com/scottolitsky/webbook.htm, http://www.kellogg.umich.edu/patient/surg/eyemuscle.html. I had surgery when I was 5 years old to correct it and it worked up around till last year when I would notice in pictures my eye began to turn inwards. Eye Muscle Surgery. Westport, CT: Praeger Publishers, 1984. I had an ice pack over both eyes so thought I was blind and was terribly sick. I am thinking about surgery. The surgeon's office said they would be OK to go to a 3 prism from 2. 1,000 adults, and one in 640 children in the United States, according to I know I shouldn't be worrying about this as much as I am but I don't want people looking at my eyes again and thinking that I'm different. Extraocular Muscle Anatomy Binocular Vision and Ocular Motility: or any exercise will cure this issue. My 14 year old son had Strabismus surgery 2 weeks ago this Tuesday is it common to have his ]eye still sore, eyelid kind of closed and eye inward. perceive three-dimensionally, eye muscle surgery should not be postponed acetaminophen I recently had strabismus surgery in both eyes. I find it embarassing and nerve wracking looking left. skills. I am 27 years old in this year. There is anything that could be done to centerd the left eye? Pediatric Ophthalmic Consultants Webpage: Strabismus I re-read my previous posts and see I have some discrepancies on my age. The depth perception is a huge problem because it always appears that I am going to hit a car when I park or move my car in an enclosed space. Recently, I have seen an optomologist and ge said it doesn't sound like it could be from my thyroid disease because if it was then both eyes would have been affected. This article gives a good overvieweveryone's situation is different. As with any surgery, there are risks involved. automatic through repetition and by integration with motor and cognitive I cannot drive, read, work or at times think clearly because of eye strain, headaches, and fatigue. After completing HVF and OCT tests they told that my right eye muscle is damaged and there is no treatment for this cases especially for eye muscle damages. stabilized. I am having very light headaches from all of the new sensory input. This procedure makes your eye muscles either tighter or looser and aligns the position of your eyes so they're centered and can work together. and looking towards right or extreme, my right eye shows no movement.. Whats the cure for such a problem, and is it curable with a surgery. Recovery following surgery is fast, with many patients . During a resection, the muscle is detached from the sclera, a piece of I have had corrective eye surgery almost 3 years ago and the muscles are over corrected. WHAT KINDS OF ANESTHESIA ARE AVAILABLE FOR ADULTS HAVING EYE SURGERY? People who know me always say "but we don't ever notice" - but I'm sure they do. You will have some discomfort, your eye may feel like you have sand in it, but other have having your eyes water for a few days and using antibiotic drops and ointment for two weeks, it was a pretty easy ordeal. I just hope I do not need another surgery. images into one three-dimensional image. I am 36 and recently had stabismis surgery on both eyes. What is your experience or recommended course of action in cases as mine? My 3 year old needs to have the eye surgery. I had surgery as an infant and was over corrected (for strabismus) so my right eye went outward and a little up. Bit weird as Surgeon said it takes around 7 weeks to dissolve the sutures and the eyeball itself would get redder - my eye is looking better each day, but a bit worried about the swelling - the bottom lid is very swollen which was barely swollen at all until 3 days ago lid. I'm currenlty wearing mono-vision contacts and miraculously I'm corrected to 20/25 vission. Dr. Jane Hughes from Washington, PA is absolutely wonderful, couldn't ask for a better dr/ surgeon!!! But this is not occurring all the time. I'm beginning to regret my decision for eye surgery and I'm wondering if my eye will be straight ever without my glasses. After surgery I realized my head is not in a straight position! My eye would turn inward when I am was very tired . Roth, A., and C. Speeg-Schatz, eds. The double vision is showing some improvement. My vision is much worse that it has ever been. An alternative approach has been described by Spielmann 15, who slants the insertions on all the rectus muscles of each eye. Usually, this is detectable only under a please how can this be corrected? I was having pain in my neck and muscle spasms from the head tilt. i am 19 year old boy . Coming up I'm so excited yet nervous for this procedure. In adults, a surgeon may use an adjustable suture, which allows him or her to shorten or lengthen the muscle for additional alignment of the eye within 24 hours of the surgery. During surgery, eye muscles can be: There are two methods to alter extraocular muscles. (2)I READ SOMEWHERE THAT THERE ARE DOCTORS THAT DO MICROSURGERY AND INSTEAD OF CUTTING THE LAYERS OF THE EYE TO GET TO THE MUSCLE THEY USE ROBOTICS (LAPAROSCOPE) AND MACE A SMALL HOLE THE SIZE OF A NEEDLE HEAD WITH A SPECIAL TOOL THAT HAS A DIAMOND CUTTING HEAD SO AS TO BE SHARP ENOUGH TO MAKE THE SMALLEST POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO THE EYE AND TO BE ABLE TO GET TO THE MUSCLE AND MAKE THE SURGERY WITH THE LEAST AMOUNT OF HARM TO THE EYE.IF YOU KNOW OF ANY SUCH DOCTORS IN GREECE,ENGLAND, FRANCE, ITALY,GERMANY,I WOULD APPRECIATE IT IF YOU COULD EMAIL TO ME THEIR NAMES,TELEPHONES,AND ADDRESSES. If i have another surgery what are the chances of it not working again? And I want surgery but u don't know how much. I really need help:/ please? Most conservative treatment should be done if it can be but be persistant if you see a problem and doctor doesn't. Post op complications though a lot of inflammation, and double vision. Mayr, H. "Virtual Eye Muscle Surgery Based upon Biomechanical Eye muscle surgery may be done as an outpatient procedure at the Same Day Surgery Center at Children's Hospital, Mercy Hospital, or Children's Hello, I am 17 years old & I've always had a lazy eye or what people consider "cock-eyed" I have suffered this my suffered from this my whole life. I work for an ophthalmologist and VERY rarely do we have pts that young that have a necessity for bi-focals. The surgeon first makes an incision in the conjunctiva (the clear membrane Does anyone know how much cost the surgery for children 6 years old? What is strabismus surgery? My Dr. said I should see a Ophthalmologist about Strabismus Surgery. He recommended surgery first. occasionally a temporary patch may be recommended. Is that right I'm so nervous. Patients should not take The surgery I need to have eye muscle surgery. I am unsure if it is heavier lidded or maybe more recessed in the socket. I have been able to drive and work with this type of correction. I still had to wear prism glasses and could see fine. What is the chance of needing a second operation? Due to brain/nerve issues stemming from MS, I developed nystagmus and double vision 12 years ago. What are the possible risks and complications? My eye will not turn to the far left side of my eye.