Eye drifting to the right...Now what?

[MsAnnRN]

My right eye is now obviously drifting to the right.  I have had surgery x 3 for RD's and then silicone oil removal and membrane peel, all since January.  I started with 20/20 corrected vision in that eye. After 2nd surgery in Feb. my vision has gone to finger counting only. I am having cataract surgery soon for 4+ cataract that developed rapidly after all the other stuff. I had been told at my recent visit with my retinal surgeon that when my vision improves then my eye should straighten back out.  I was informed today by the doctor who is doing the cataract surgery that basically I am having the cataract removed so the retina can continue to be seen and so my eye doesn't turn white.  He doesn't expect any increase in vision.  Okay so I have pretty much adapted to losing my right eye vision because it's been nearly a year now.  However, now I am concerned about the cosmetic issues.  I don't want my eye to be turned outward forever.  What can be done now?  Thanks.

[MsAnnRN]

I have had no peripheral vision since second surgery in which I had a buckle put in.  

[Ray T Oyakawa, MD]

There is a good chance with restoration of peripheral vision you eyes will straighten.  If not you can have muscle surgery to correct it.

Dr. O.