Retinal complications of strabismus surgery

Abstract

The frequency of inadvertent retinal perforation during routine strabismus surgery has been debated, as patients with such complications are usually asymptomatic. Recent prospective clinical studies indicate a retinal perforation rate of 0.4 to 2.8 per 100 cases using modern surgical techniques and materials. Laboratory studies support close follow-up without treatment as an acceptable mode of management in the majority of these cases.