diplopia due to Ret. block

[twochicklets]

I had cataract surgery on the R eye 6/9/08 and the L eye 6/18/08.  Since the L eye, I have had diplopia and have been told it is due to the anesthesia needle.  I have seen a ped. opth. and been given temporary prism glasses.  He seems ready to go ahead with the muscle surgery.  I have read several of Dr. Hagan's papers on the subject and my specific question is:  What is the longest amount of time it has taken for this type of double vision to resolve by itself without surgery?  On Sept. 18 I will be at 3 months.  I am scared to have more surgery, as that is the cause of my current problem.  Also the ped. opth. says it is an 80% chance he can correct it, and it may take more than one surgery.  Thank you.

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

In our studies we generally waited 6 months before doing surgery.

JCH MD

[JodieJ]

I had eye muscle surgery about three years ago, and it was a breeze.  It was totally painless--I didn't even need a Tylenol.  I went shopping at the mall a few hours after leaving the surgery center (wearing sunglasses to cover a red eye).  So if the surgery is necessary in your case, go for it!