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how is strabismus surgery? - Eye Care (Ophthalmology)

how is strabismus surgery?





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I believe this is also called "the surgical correction of misaligned eyes." Its a surgery done on the muscles near the eye. It is one of the most common eye surgeries.

Here is a list of doctors who might offer strabismus surgery in your area.

Eye Doctors in Philippines

 



Memorial Healthcare Group
Istanbul, Turkey
Hi ,Thank you for your question. My name is Ilhan. I’m the patient coordinator for MEMORIAL HEALTH GROUP ISTANBUL-TURKEY.
BARIS SONMEZ,MD,Assoc.Prof. of Ophtalmology answered your question as follows;
Strabismus surgery is performed by strengthening or weakining the extraocular muscles whic are responsible for the movement of the eye.

For more information please contact us by viewing Memorial Hizmet Hospital’s profile.



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