Case Report
Diplopia following retinal detachment repair: prisms or surgery long term?
Author:
Geraldine McBride
Department of Orthoptics, Ophthalmology Department, University Hospital Galway, Galway, Ireland
About Geraldine
MSc FBDO (LVA Hons) BSc (Hons)
Abstract
Aim: To discuss the rare complication of diplopia following surgical repair of a primary rhegmatogenous retinal detachment.
Method: The case of a 52-year-old woman who underwent cryo-buckle surgery for her retinal detachment repair is described from the perspective of her post-operative orthoptic management.
Results: A conservative approach was taken as the patient’s diplopia was controlled by the use of prisms.
Conclusion: Options to control diplopia include prisms, Botox and strabismus surgery; however, the conservative approach of incorporated prisms to control a small strabismus is generally sufficient.
How to Cite:
McBride, G., 2016. Diplopia following retinal detachment repair: prisms or surgery long term?. British and Irish Orthoptic Journal, 13, pp.52–55. DOI: http://doi.org/10.22599/bioj.104
Published on
01 Aug 2016.
Peer Reviewed
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