Lasik Eye Correction

Lazy eye surgery??

In my early twenties now, I had 'crossed-eyes' when I was almost one year old. I had a surgery and patches to correct it. Now my eyes turn away to the side sometimes on their own. And they don't move "together," either. Like my left eye goes left if I look that way, but my right eye will remain straight...or go in the left DIRECTION slightly, but not moving with my left. I think one eye's muscles are weaker than the other. Or maybe they're both as strong/weak equally, and the problem is they aren't ALIGNED together? Would I need a eye muscle strengthening surgery or an eye alignment surgery? By the way, I have no clue if these exists...I'm just giving it my own name, ha ha. And anyway know what the recovery time is like? Is it out patient under a general or local? How "normal" will my eyes look afterwards? Will I need to wear a patch afterwards or no? AND will my insurance cover the cost? THANK YOU SO MUCH!

Public Comments

1. This is called "consecutive exotropia". It means that the crossed eyes became "wall eyes" later on. It is fixable with strabismus surgery. Usually the best surgeons for this are pediatric ophthalmologists since they do this frequently on kids. It is done under local and has a fast recovery time. It is covered by medical insurance.
2. You should see an eye doctor, I dont know if they do this surgery or not. All these questions can only be answered by a doctor. I have a lazy eye as well but it only shows when i'm tired (weird i know) but good luck with everything.