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

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

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

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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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