Can laser eye surgery treat strabismus?
Laser eye surgery techniques alone will not resolve a strabismus problem. Refractive surgery only attempts to change the refractive error of each eye individually. Strabismus is not automatically a contraindication for LASIK or PRK / LASEK, however there are several considerations that need to be evaluated before making a decision about refractive surgery. If amblyopia – or lazy eye – has developed due to strabismus, refractive surgery will not be able to restore vision beyond that which is attainable with corrective lenses. If you have a prescription, contact a Patient Education Consultant to discuss this over the telephone, however, we cannot make a final determination without an initial screening.
Laser eye surgery techniques alone will not resolve a strabismus problem. Refractive surgery only attempts to change the refractive error of each eye individually. Strabismus is not automatically a contraindication for LASIK or PRK / LASEK, however there are several considerations that need to be evaluated before making a decision about refractive surgery. If amblyopia – or lazy eye – has developed due to strabismus, refractive surgery will not be able to restore vision beyond that which is attainable with corrective lenses. If you have a prescription, contact a Patient Care Coordinator to discuss this over the telephone, however, we cannot make a final determination without an initial screening.
