A NEW SOFTWARE FOR HANDLING SURGICAL STRA BOLOGIC DATA

Background Numerous measurements and data are the hallmark of strabism ology. Handling these data is greatly facilitated by the use of comput ers. An adequate software should also allow surgical results analysis and quality control. Standardisation of data is mandatory. Methodology We developed such an application based on a commercialy available dat abase (4th Dimension, ACI Paris). It uses 5 relational files. Results This software is userfriendly and can be used by anyone. No special co de is necessary to enter data and these values are automatically verif ied. Patient's data, diagnosis; type of surgery and angle measurements (pre- and post surgery) can be entered, usually by an orthoptist, rig ht after examination. Conclusion Numerisation of strabologic surgical data can be easily realised with the help of a programmable database, but rigorous terminology is mandatory. Indeed the use of a strict term inology is helpful in teaching hospitals.