Actually, treatment for this condition is safe and effective. The eye is not removed from the orbit, nor are any lasers used during eye muscle surgery. While under general anesthesia, the eye muscles are repositioned to straighten the eyes. Although some patients may require more than one surgery over time, the surgery is safe and effective and takes less than an hour to complete. Children do not need to stay overnight in the hospital nor are any eye patches necessary after surgery.
Recovery time is rapid, children are generally playing and back to school within a couple days.
Dr. Scott Silverman is a fellowship trained pediatric ophthalmologist. He has offices in Sarasota and Bradenton and specializes in children's eye care and eye muscle surgery in children and adults.