strabismus

[mankay]

I had eye surgery on 7/22/09 to replace the damaged implanted lens in my left eye. I can see well with both eyes individually(closing one eye).But I have double vision when I open both eyes. It is bad in the morning, but gets slightly better in the afternoon.The opthalmologist  said I may be needing prizm lens, but at present the prizm is too high. Is this condition called Strabismus? Is there any treatment for this?

[Ray T Oyakawa, MD]

IOL (intra ocular lens),  the implant.  Muscle imbalance can be corrected by surgery.  This problem should have been present before your cataract surgery.


Dr. O.

[mankay]

Thanks. To be corrected by surgery or special eye glass? What is IOL ? I am getting a second opinion.Thanks again

[Ray T Oyakawa, MD]

It is strabismus if due to muscle imbalance and it can be corrected.  If due to the IOL, it may be more difficult to correct.  Get a second opinion.

Dr. O.