To examine the effect of strabismus surgery on the quality of life of children and adolescents, including parents’ proxy opinions on their child’s well-being, to provide a comprehensive understanding of the surgery's impact.
Approach:
Key Findings:
Significant improvements in emotional functionality (p < 0.05), social functionality (p < 0.001), and school-related problems in children post-surgery.
No significant change in physical functionality scores pre- and post-surgery (p > 0.05).
Parents reported significant improvements in physical (p 0.05).
Interpretation:
Strabismus surgery significantly enhances emotional, social, and academic aspects of quality of life in pediatric patients, while physical functionality remains unaffected.
Limitations:
Small sample size of 27 cases may limit the generalizability of the findings.
Short follow-up period of only three months post-surgery may not capture long-term effects.
Exclusion of children with family problems or known psychological disorders may limit the applicability of results to broader populations.
Conclusion:
Strabismus surgery positively impacts various quality of life measures in children and adolescents, particularly in emotional and social domains, highlighting its significant psychosocial benefits.
