Impact of strabismus management on the retinal microstructure

Abstract

Abstract Aim: To examine whether change in retinal structure can improve vision and stereoacuity following strabismus management.Methods: We recruited patients who presented with strabismus from 2017 to 2019. Information on demographics, posterior and anterior segment findings, and strabismus surgery was collected using a pretested online form. Patients’ stereoacuity was examined by employing the Titmus test. The central macular thickness and retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) thickness of all the eyes were evaluated through SD-OCT. Stereoacuity examination and OCT were performed again 3 months postoperatively. Result: We recruited 54 patients (mean age: 19.74 ± 9.2 years). Stereoacuity and vision exhibited significant improvements after treatment. Both eyes showed improvement in RNFL thickness but not CMT. Conclusion: Functional stereoacuity changes and structural RNFL changes were noted following appropriate treatment for strabismus.