What is strabismus surgery?
Strabismus surgery strengthens or weakens eye muscles, which changes the alignment of the eyes relative to each other. What kind of anesthesia is used for strabismus surgery? The type of anesthesia depends on age/health and patient preference. Most children undergo general anesthesia (Anesthesia for Children Having Eye Surgery). Adults typically have general anesthesia, conscious sedation or local anesthesia (Anesthesia for Adults Having Eye Surgery). The procedure is usually performed as an outpatient. How does the surgeon approach the eye muscles? The eye muscles attach to the sclera (wall of the eye). The muscles are covered by a thin layer of transparent tissue called the conjunctiva. The surgeon incises the conjunctiva to access the eye muscle(s), and uses a delicate hook to isolate the muscle. The eyelids are held open by a small instrument called a lid speculum. No skin incisions are made. The eyeball is NOT removed from the eye socket during strabismus surgery. What is a recess
