double vision after strabismus surgery

[vidya145]

My son aged 14 had a stabismus surgery 2 and half months back. Still sees double..Will it b cured.He had outward deviation in the left eye. the eyes are properly aligned but the problem of double vision still persists. Here the doctor has administered Genteal gel to be put 2 times a day. pls help  and advise. very very worried.. thanks

[Houman Vosoghi, MD]

There are multiple possibilities here including some complicated ones where a child's eyes were compensating for being off center and a new focus point was created and with surgical straightening that point is making him see double.  Could also be over or undercorrection among a host of other possibilities.  If it is improving, that is a good sign.  If it is not, ask the surgeon what exactly is going on or seek a second opinion from a pediatric ophthalmologist at a university for a second opinion.

HV

[vidya145]

Thanks Dr,But I wanted to know if there are such cases where the double vision has been present for more than 4 or 6 months.
Also regarding the Genteal gel advised by a Specialist to be put for 2 months.Wanted to know if it will be helpful pls.

Thanks for your reply..