torn muscle during eye surgery

[patsykay2442]

I am 59 years old. I have had prior strabismus surgery, the first for esotropia. The last for exotropia. Post surgery I developed an over correction with a return to esotropia with diplopia and a tilt. On Jan. 23, 2009, my ophthalmologist recommended a recession of the previously resected right medial rectus on an adjustible suture with asymmetric adjustment for the tilt.
I was under general anesthesia, and at some point, while working on the eye muscle it weakened and Tore, and the surgery was stopped until it could fully healed itself. My husband was told that it was extremely rare event and the surgeon had only seen 4 in his Long career. He also said that more times than not the problem was neurological in nature.  My question is What does that MEAN? and Who should I see now? Is it like a brain tumor or what? Please answer my question because I'm scared and don't know what to do next.

[JodieJ]

I'm sorry to read about your unfortunate surgical experience.  Have you considered getting a second opinion from an experienced, board-certified strab surgeon?

[Sandy Feldman, MD, MS]

Dear patsykay2442,

I would recommend that you with your eyeMD’s help determine what can be done to assist you in your double vision.

Dr. Feldman

Sandy T. Feldman, M.D., M.S.
ClearView Eye and Laser Medical Center
San Diego, California