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  • The study examined the long-term effects of exotropia surgery on the choroidal structure in 36 patients, comparing them to a control group.
  • No significant differences were found in choroidal thickness or area measurements between the operated eyes and the control group.
  • The conclusion suggests that strabismus surgery is safe for the choroidal layer and should be performed promptly to benefit the patient's psychological well-being and quality of life.

Article Abstract

Objective: To investigate the long-term effect of exotropia surgery on the choroidal structure.

Material And Method: The study included 18 patients treated with medial rectus resection and lateral rectus recession for exotropia and 18 healthy patients as a control group. Demographic and clinical characteristics as well as enhanced depth imaging optical coherence tomography (EDI-OCT) scans were collected retrospectively. Images were binarized using ImageJ software; total choroidal area along with luminal and stromal areas (TCA, LA, and SA) were segmented, and CVI was computed as the ratio of LA/TCA. In addition, choroidal thickness (CT) was evaluated.

Results: No significant differences were found between operated eyes, fellow eyes, and control group eyes in terms of CT, TCA, LA, SA, and CVI.

Conclusion: Strabismus surgery does not appear to negatively effect the choroidal layer in the long term. We recommend that this surgery be performed without delay as it positively affects the psychological health of the patient and improves quality of life.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.pdpdt.2021.102421DOI Listing

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