Simplified limbal incision for extraocular rectus muscle surgery

Ophthalmic Surg. 1991 Jul;22(7):406-8.

Abstract

We describe a limbal incision for extraocular muscle surgery which involves only one incision to the conjunctival-Tenon's layer instead of the three separate incisions required in the standard limbal approach. Based on the 316 extraocular muscle operations in which we have used this one-snip procedure, we conclude that it is simpler and faster than the standard limbal incision, and that it provides good surgical exposure and probably less tissue damage.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Esotropia / surgery
  • Exotropia / surgery
  • Humans
  • Methods
  • Oculomotor Muscles / surgery*