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Strabismus surgery as an adult
Posted on 12/16/25 at 2:35 pm
Posted on 12/16/25 at 2:35 pm
Anyone hear had strabismus surgery as an adult? Satisfied with the results? I had an eye injury as a 9-10 year old (rock kicking up from a string trimmer). It was a very mild injury, but resulted in my left eye deviating up and to the right if I try to focus on distant objects. It never bothered me until recently. Family, friends, and coworkers don't notice it until I mention it. Saw Dr. Piccione here in Lafayette last week and he recommends surgery, which involves snipping some eye muscle to restore alignment. Trying to figure out if it's worth the risk. It's generally a successful surgery and a quick procedure (20 minutes).
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Posted on 12/16/25 at 2:47 pm to Crescent Connection
Are you currently seeing double (do you have prism in your glasses Rx)?
Posted on 12/16/25 at 2:52 pm to Crescent Connection
It's hardly noticeable on my cousin either.
Posted on 12/16/25 at 2:56 pm to guttata
My vision is fine. I do not wear glasses or prisms.
Posted on 12/16/25 at 3:00 pm to Crescent Connection
I have had 2. 25 years ago and about 15ish years ago. The muscle will eventually relax again causing the issue to slowly process back. I will do it again, to me it is well worth it not seeing double and having headaches.
Posted on 12/16/25 at 3:08 pm to Crescent Connection
I had it in 2008. It was too much for a prism so I opted for surgery. I had it done by a pediatric ophthalmologist in BR. Since strabismus is normally corrected in early childhood, he had the most experience doing this procedure than anyone in town.
The procedure went well and I hadn’t had any problems since. Good luck.
The procedure went well and I hadn’t had any problems since. Good luck.
Posted on 12/16/25 at 3:11 pm to dblwall
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It's hardly noticeable on my cousin either.
Posted on 12/16/25 at 3:23 pm to Crescent Connection
I’ve had it done twice within the past year and have to say I’m not happy with the results.
I’ve had it since childhood and it always nagged me even into adulthood. Prior I did not wear glasses or have vision problems.
First surgery was in February, both eyes. One muscle in one eye. Two in the other. Took a couple of weeks before I felt comfortable to drive because of the new alignment causing a bit of “overlapping” vision as best as I can describe.
Both eyes stayed aligned for about a month then one began to veer outward and up, opposite than before.
I elected to have surgery again in November to correct the one outward eye. Almost immediately I knew it wasn’t corrected enough.
I’m debating my options moving forward. If I stop at this point, it want worth it for me.
I’ve had it since childhood and it always nagged me even into adulthood. Prior I did not wear glasses or have vision problems.
First surgery was in February, both eyes. One muscle in one eye. Two in the other. Took a couple of weeks before I felt comfortable to drive because of the new alignment causing a bit of “overlapping” vision as best as I can describe.
Both eyes stayed aligned for about a month then one began to veer outward and up, opposite than before.
I elected to have surgery again in November to correct the one outward eye. Almost immediately I knew it wasn’t corrected enough.
I’m debating my options moving forward. If I stop at this point, it want worth it for me.
Posted on 12/16/25 at 3:27 pm to Crescent Connection
Not sure why you need surgery if you don’t have to wear glasses or don’t see double.
I had prisms in my glasses but they maxed out at 16 degrees and needed 32. Had two surgeries about 8 months apart. Piece of cake and don't need prisms. Had it done in my late 50’s.
I had prisms in my glasses but they maxed out at 16 degrees and needed 32. Had two surgeries about 8 months apart. Piece of cake and don't need prisms. Had it done in my late 50’s.
Posted on 12/16/25 at 3:31 pm to Crescent Connection
A little off topic but anyone had eye surgery for glaucoma where they cut a drain channel in the eye ? Had this done back in July and eye has still not returned to 20/20 vision like it was before. Doc said it should recover normal vision but while it has improved since surgery still no back to before.
Posted on 12/16/25 at 3:45 pm to Crescent Connection
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My vision is fine. I do not wear glasses or prisms.
Why would you have a voluntary surgery if your vision is fine and its hardly noticeable? I get it if it bothers you or makes you self conscious but you said it doesn't.
This post was edited on 12/16/25 at 3:46 pm
Posted on 12/16/25 at 3:55 pm to Bert Macklin FBI
quote:Agreed, I would not have an elective surgery for something that wasn’t bothering me.
Why would you have a voluntary surgery if your vision is fine and its hardly noticeable? I get it if it bothers you or makes you self conscious but you said it doesn't.
Posted on 12/16/25 at 4:19 pm to saderade
I tilt my head when driving to compensate for the deviation. That's about it.
Posted on 12/16/25 at 4:42 pm to Crescent Connection
Is that what is wrong with Shawn Michaels's eye that he refuses to get fixed?
Posted on 12/16/25 at 4:59 pm to Sheepdog1833
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I’m debating my options moving forward. If I stop at this point, it want worth it for me.
Have the surgery done by a pediatric opthalmic surgeon.
Posted on 12/16/25 at 6:02 pm to Crescent Connection
Guitarist Pete Thorn just had surgery a few weeks ago. He's had strabismus his whole life. He's posted on his Insta about it. He seems very happy with the results so far.
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