Many surgeons recommend surgery for cosmetic purposes only. It is extremely important that your surgeon be explicit about the goals for any surgery recommended. Ask what results can be expected. The surgeon should be very clear as to whether multiple surgeries might be recommended. After every previous surgery her eyes had eventually reverted to the crossed position.
Age has an impact on whether surgery is appropriate.
For example, early occurring constant strabismus is the one type of strabismus which may need early surgery to eliminate the eye turn. Surgeons are experts in surgery and may often fail to fully explain all treatment options. It is best to have a behavioral Optometrist be the captain of the ship. Often, surgeons are concerned only with the cosmetic appearance and do not provide all treatment options, such as vision therapy. Optometrists are more likely to be concerned with obtaining functional binocularity that requires the use of vision therapy.