Acquired Adult Onset Cyclic Esotropia in Patients With Myopic Strabismus Fixus and Intraocular Lens Implantation

Conclusions: Cyclic esotropia can occur in adults with myopic strabismus fixus subjected to horizontal strabismus surgery and with concomitant strabismus following intraocular lens implantation for high myopia. Their cyclic strabismus consisted of a mild squint on day 1 which increased in severity on day 2. The extent of surgery required for correction was based upon the “severe esotropia” experienced on day 2 and resulted in an excellent therapeutic outcome.
Source: Journal of Craniofacial Surgery - Category: Surgery Tags: Brief Clinical Studies Source Type: research