Do you need to wear glasses after strabismus surgery?
Sep 30, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Wang Shuai
Introduction
In general, whether glasses are needed after strabismus surgery mainly depends on the patient's preoperative vision condition. If the patient had refractive errors such as myopia, hyperopia, or astigmatism before the strabismus surgery, these conditions will not be corrected by the strabismus surgery itself. Therefore, even after the strabismus has been corrected, glasses may still be required to maintain clear vision.
In general, whether glasses are needed after strabismus surgery mainly depends on the patient's preoperative vision condition. If the patient has refractive errors before surgery, they may still need to wear glasses afterward; if there are no other underlying issues, glasses are usually not necessary. Should any discomfort occur, prompt medical consultation is recommended. The details are as follows:
If the patient already had refractive errors such as myopia, hyperopia, or astigmatism prior to strabismus surgery, these conditions will not be corrected by the strabismus procedure itself. Therefore, even after successful correction of the eye misalignment, wearing appropriate glasses may still be required to maintain clear vision.
If the patient only has strabismus without any refractive errors, glasses are generally not needed after surgery. However, patients should still take proper care of their eyes, avoid excessive eye strain, and follow good eye hygiene practices to ensure optimal recovery and surgical outcomes.
In daily life, maintaining good eye hygiene and healthy visual habits can help promote eye recovery after surgery.
