Strabismus surgery can be a frightening experience for both patients and parents. With that in mind, Drs. George Beauchamp and Paul Mitchell have developed the Patient and Parent Guide to Strabismus Surgery to serve as a comprehensive resource for strabismus surgery candidates.
The entire Patient and Parent Guide to Strabismus Surgery is available to download, here, and is available in chapters from the table of contents below.
Table of Contents:
- Basic Anatomy and Functions of the Extra-ocular Muscles
- What is Strabismus?
- What Causes Strabismus?
- What are the Signs and Symptoms of Strabismus?
- Why is Strabismus Surgery Performed?
- What are the Options in Strabismus Treatment?
- The Preoperative Consultation
- Choosing Your Surgeon
- Risks, Benefits, Limitations and Alternatives to Surgery
- How is Strabismus Surgery Performed?
- Timing of Surgery
- Before Surgery
- During Surgery
- After Surgery
- What are the Potential Complications?
- Myths About Strabismus Surgery
- About Children and Strabismus Surgery
- About Adults and Strabismus Surgery
- Why if May be Important to a Person to Have Strabismus Surgery (and How Much)
- One Parent Shares Her Experience with Strabismus Surgery
- Common Conditions Requiring Strabismus Surgery
- About the Authors