Strabismus Surgery

Surgeons and trainees can use this practical reference on operating to correct strabismus, the misalignment of the eyes. Ophthalmology is a field where the procedure ranks as the third most common eye surgery in the United States, with roughly 1.2 million operations performed each year. The book was written by pediatric ophthalmologist Irene Ludwig, with a group of contributors who add clinical tips and firsthand experience through the text and accompanying videos.

Recent research suggests that strabismus stems from mechanical problems more often than once believed. Fixing those mechanical faults directly can allow more targeted correction than older methods. For this reason, the chapters are grouped by underlying mechanism instead of by the type of deviation or pattern of misalignment. The work runs to 36 chapters in four parts, each divided into sections, moving from the history of strabismus surgery to possible future treatments.

The approaches presented are meant to help both trainees and experienced ophthalmologists reach more precise and lasting results. A digital copy of the book is included with purchase.