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Health Problem Results In Sleepy Eyes
Eye muscle repair is surgery to correct eye muscle problems that cause crossed (misaligned) eyes. The medical term for crossed eyes is
Alternative Names
Repair of cross-eye; Resection and recession; Strabismus repair; Extraocular muscle surgery
Description
The goal of this surgery is to allow the eye muscles to be in proper position and help the eyes move correctly.
Eye muscle surgery is usually done on children, but adults who have similar eye problems may also have it done....
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