Dear Colleagues,
In this issue of eye Insights, we highlight two treatments for the management of strabismus: botulinum toxin and adjustable sutures. We include indications for their use, techniques to incorporate them into practice, and outcomes. A list of peer-reviewed journal articles is included for further reading.
According to the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS), it is estimated that 4% of the U.S. population has strabismus. Pediatric ophthalmologists and adult strabismus surgeons specialize in the delicate eye muscle surgery required to align the eyes. For a list of doctors who specialize in strabismus, please visit the online AAPOS directory.
We hope you find this issue of eye Insights useful in your practice. Back issues are available online at masseyeandear.org. If you have questions or comments, please email us at eyeinsights@meei.harvard.edu.
Joan W. Miller, MD
David Glendenning CoganProfessor of Ophthalmology and Chair,
Department of Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School
Chief of Ophthalmology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear and Massachusetts General Hospital
Ophthalmologist-in-Chief, Brigham and Women’s Hospital