Eye Muscle Surgery Resection of Rectus Muscles G. Vike Vicente M.D. Eye Doctors of Washington

The medial rectus muscle may be tightened to bring the right eye inwards. G.Vicente, MD

Muscle Resection, cross section Sutures are passed at a specific distance to secure the muscle

Muscle Resection, cross section Sutures are passed at a specific distance to secure the muscle The muscle is detached

Muscle Resection, cross section Sutures are passed at a specific distance to secure the muscle The muscle is detached The muscle is shortened by removing excess muscle

Muscle Resection, cross section Sutures are passed at a specific distance to secure the muscle The muscle is detached The muscle is shortened by removing excess muscle The muscle is tightened by pulling it forward to its original insertion

Muscle Resection, cross section Sutures are passed at a specific distance to secure the muscle The muscle is detached The muscle is shortened by removing excess muscle The muscle is tightened by pulling it forward to its original insertion

Muscle Resection, cross section Sutures are passed at a specific distance to secure the muscle The muscle is detached The muscle is shortened by removing excess muscle The muscle is tightened by pulling it forward to its original insertion