In this procedure that is performed by ophthalmologist. Eye lid held open by a lid speculum. Then the surgeon make an incision on the conjunction (the tissue membrane on surface of the eye), so the surgeon access to muscles of the eye, if it is recession plan, a suture is done in part of the muscle and it is removed from its connection to the eye and then reattach about half inch move back to the eye by stitch will absorbed. In a resection or strengthening procedure, half inch piece of muscle is removed and the muscle is reattached at its original location. Therefore after surgery the eye can be straighter. Strabismus surgery is usually performed as an outpatient procedure and it does not necessary to an overnight hospital stay.
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