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Why is squint surgery in children in decline?
- Source :
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The British journal of ophthalmology [Br J Ophthalmol] 2004 Apr; Vol. 88 (4), pp. 509-11. - Publication Year :
- 2004
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Abstract
- Background: /aims: Paediatric squint surgery appears to be declining. This study aims to identify if this is so and, if so, why.<br />Methods: Retrospective review of (1) episodes of paediatric squint surgery in Scotland and Tayside, 1986-2001, (2) presentations to orthoptists (Tayside) during 1986 and 1996.<br />Results: (1) Overall, a 58% fall in surgery in Scotland and 59% in Tayside. For esotropia, a reduction of 63% (Scotland) and 69% (Tayside). (2) Incidence of esotropia was unchanged; surgery for these esotropes fell (from 55% to 30%) (p = 0.013). More children received maximum hypermetropic correction (p <0.001) and more developed stereopsis (p = 0.003).<br />Conclusion: Childhood strabismus surgery, particularly for esotropia, is declining. The maximum hypermetropic correction has improved the functional results.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0007-1161
- Volume :
- 88
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- The British journal of ophthalmology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 15031167
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bjo.2002.016618