Strabismus surgery in elderly: Worth the trouble? results of objective and subjective analysis
R. Neena, Anjusree NairAbstract:
AIM:
The aim of the study was to analyze the functional and psychosocial impact of strabismus surgery in the elderly.
MATERIALS AND METHODS:
Prospective analysis of patients ≥60 years who underwent strabismus surgery (January 2022–January 23). Objective analysis with complete ophthalmic workup and strabismus evaluation, subjective analysis with questionnaires about the functional and psychosocial changes pre- and poststrabismus surgery. Objective and subjective scores calculated and compared.
RESULTS:
Total 16 patients (60–84 years); most were males. The majority had large-angle exotropia. About 93.75% opted for surgery for functional difficulties rather than cosmetic concerns. About 62.5% with preoperative compromised binocular vision (suppression/diplopia) attained fusion, and 43.75% achieved excellent stereopsis postsurgery. All had good cosmesis. Statistically significant changes were noted in objective score (
CONCLUSION:
Strabismus surgery in the elderly significantly improves the quality of life both functionally and psychosocially.
CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE:
Strabismus surgery significantly improves the quality of life of the elderly, and the general misconception that it has limited benefits needs to be changed.