Diplopia; Strabismus; Refractive Surgery (LASIK); Prisms
Description
In most situations, pre-operative binocular diplopia is not a contraindication for refractive surgery. Many patients may choose to have refractive surgery and treat post-operative diplopia with prism lenses or strabismus surgery.
Date
2023-03
References
1. San Francisco: American Academy of Ophthalmology; 2004. 2004-2005 Basic Science and Clinical Course; Section 14: Refractive Surgery, p. 44. 2. Elkington AR, Frank HJ. 2nd ed. Oxford: Blackwell Science; 1991. Clinical optics; p. 98. 3. Yu EY, Leung A, Rao S, Lam DS. Effect of laser in situ keratomileusis on tear stability. Ophthalmology. 2000;107(12):2131-2135. 4. American Academy of Ophthalmology. Eyewiki - LASIK for Myopia and Astigmatism: Safety and Efficacy. https://eyewiki.aao.org/LASIK_for_Myopia_and_Astigmatism:_Safety_and_Efficacy. 5. Weintraub J, Berke SJ . Blurring after iridotomy. Ophthalmology 1992; 99: 479-480.
Language
eng
Format
video/mp4
Type
Image/MovingImage
Source
2023 North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society Annual Meeting
