“How long does strabismus surgery last?”

The duration of strabismus surgery is variable. It may last a lifetime, or a much shorter period, depending on the nature of the underlying issue. If you have good vision in both eyes, and are able to fuse (binocular vision- seeing one image with both eyes together), the surgery is likely to last a very long time. If the vision is poor in one eye, and the eyes cannot work together, drifting may occur. Rona Z. Silkiss, MD, FACS Chief, Division of Ophthalmic Plastic, Reconstructive and Orbital Surgery California Pacific Medical Center Silkiss Eye Surgery 400 29th Street Suite 315 Oakland, CA, 94609 Tel: (510)763-0881 Fax: (510)763-0907 www.eyework.com

In most cases, eye muscle surgery or strabismus surgery may take anywhere from 1/2 hour to 2 hours, but it would be impossible to tell you exactly considering that only your surgeon knows what muscles must be treated and how long it has taken him or her to do this type of surgery. I would check with the eye doctor in order to answer any and all of your questions so that you are aware, informed, and know exactly what to expect, before, during, and after any surgery. Good luck and best wishes.