Case Report
Pharmacological management of a patient following strabismus surgery
Author:
Geraldine McBride
Orthoptics, Ophthalmology Department, University Hospital Galway, Galway, Ireland
About Geraldine
MSc FBDO (LVA Hons) BSc (Hons)
Abstract
Aim: To discuss the pharmacological management of a patient following strabismus surgery.
Method: The case of an 18-year-old woman who underwent strabismus surgery is described from the perspective of her post-operative pharmacological management.
Results: The patient underwent successful and uncomplicated strabismus surgery. The pharmacological treatment is explained from the perspective of controlling the possible post-operative complications.
Conclusion: The Royal College of Ophthalmologists does not have a specific guideline on the pharmacological post-operative care of patients following strabismus surgery. Given the lack of significant randomised controlled studies addressing pharmacological care after strabismus surgery, the management in this case was not evidence-based but based on the experience of a senior consultant ophthalmic surgeon.
How to Cite:
McBride, G., 2016. Pharmacological management of a patient following strabismus surgery. British and Irish Orthoptic Journal, 13, pp.45–47. DOI: http://doi.org/10.22599/bioj.102
Published on
01 Aug 2016.
Peer Reviewed
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