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Impact of Strabismus Surgery on Quality of Life Among Pediatric and Adolescent Patients

  • By

  • Betül Dertsiz Kozan

  • Mehtap Savar Çağlayan

  • Mesut Sari

  • Mehmet Fuat Alakuş

  • Hasan Öncül

  • Umut Dağ

  • October 30, 2025

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    Strabismus surgery aims to enhance quality of life and alleviate psychosocial issues in pediatric and adolescent patients.

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    Patients with strabismus often face psychological challenges, including low self-esteem and social avoidance.

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    Significant improvements in emotional, social, and school-related functioning were noted post-surgery, while physical functionality showed no change.

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    The study included 27 cases aged 7 to 17, with evaluations conducted preoperatively and at one and three months postoperatively.

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    Parents reported significant improvements in their child's emotional and social functioning after strabismus surgery.

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Impact of Strabismus Surgery on Quality of Life Among Pediatric and Adolescent Patients

  • by Betül Dertsiz Kozan, Mehtap Savar Çağlayan, Mesut Sari, Mehmet Fuat Alakuş, Hasan Öncül, Umut Dağ

  • October 30, 2025

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