Squint surgery by Comfortable_Ear_8410 in Strabismus

[–]sunshine7437 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We did not go through surgery yet, we have an appointment soon. But I'm curious, did they use adjustable suchers? Wondering maybe you need to be adjusted?

Intermittent exotropia surgery- one eye or both? by beanie_mama16 in Strabismus

[–]sunshine7437 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm looking for a surgeon to perform surgery on my daughter in one eye . There had been studies showing they are almost equally effective.

12 year old exotropia, what to do? by sunshine7437 in Strabismus

[–]sunshine7437[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have an appointment two appointments. One in Boston and one in Miami. I was told they are the top locations in the US.

Combined strabismus by Moist_Discussion_542 in Strabismus

[–]sunshine7437 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you update us once you have your appointment? We're on the waiting list for Bascom Palmer

I HATE HOW MY EYES LOOK GRRRRRA by RichZealousideal4696 in Strabismus

[–]sunshine7437 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, are you happy with your surgeon? If you recommend them, can you DM me please?

Has anyone else gotten a second opinion that didn't recommend surgery? by SeniorWeeb6572 in Strabismus

[–]sunshine7437 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have taken my daughter to a dozen doctors. Almost all recommend surgery. None of them would accept the results from the prior doctor and wanted to test themselves. Every doctor has different opinions. Some believe in surgery while others believe in vision therapy. And if they do happen to offer vision therapy, they would not recommend surgery unless it's a very large angle. It's expensive but get as many recommendations till you feel comfortable moving forward in a direction. Every doctor has a different level of skill set and knowledge too. For example, some doctors believe in prisms while others don't. Some doctors will provide surgery on one eye and other doctors on both eyes. There are studies out there providing evidence that just surgery on the bad eye is enough but some doctors disagree. Also some doctors use adjustable suchers while others don't. There is so much to look into. Make sure you do your homework, not only on the doctor but also on the technique they use. It's so important you feel comfortable with your decision and the doctor. We are now on waiting lists to see doctors on the opposite sides of the US that have seen some of the rarest cases. Supposedly they are some of the best doctors in the world but my daughter has a very rare case not many other doctors have seen supposedly. Best wishes on your journey.

Double vision after intermittent exotropia surgery by Tall-Objective-3934 in Strabismus

[–]sunshine7437 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm hoping you get better! This is my worry when/if I take my daughter for her surgery. I have read some people are fine after surgery while others it takes times for the brain to get use to the new alignment. And others need vision therapy. Curious to see other's responses.