Strabismus Surgery

Picture of strabismus surgery

Surgery to treat strabismus changes the position of the eye muscles to adjust the position of the eye. After surgery, both eyes will be able to focus on the same point at the same time.

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ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerAnne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerChristopher J. Rudnisky, MD, MPH, FRCSC - Ophthalmology
Last RevisedMarch 14, 2011
By: Healthwise StaffLast Revised: March 14, 2011
Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine
Christopher J. Rudnisky, MD, MPH, FRCSC - Ophthalmology

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