An adult double vision clinic has launched at UAB Eye Care ... “Often, we can eliminate the double vision with prism lenses and/or vision therapy. Other times, eye muscle surgery is the best option,” ...

Sagging eye syndrome was the most common diagnosis, noted in 46% of patients. Surgery was performed under general anesthesia for 30% of patients, while 70% received topical or local anesthesia.

Prior to surgery, patients undergo a series of measurements determining the optical length of their eye and the focusing ... lens location when the ciliary muscles constrict (Figure 2).