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    Strabismus Surgery Without Adjustable Sutures

    Pediatric Ophthalmology Subspecialty Day 2022
    Pediatric Ophth/Strabismus, Strabismus

    Dr. Kathryn Haider discusses her preference for "simple" surgery, or surgery without adjustable sutures, in this presentation from Pediatric Ophthalmology Subspecialty Day 2022. Topics include the following:

    • history of and reasons for adjustable sutures
    • whether better immediate postoperative alignment equals improved success rate
    • the 2022 Academy report on adjustable sutures in the treatment of strabismus