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We present a randomised, controlled study of a new approach to conjunctiva I incision in horizontal strabismus surgery. A peritomy is performed from 2 to 10 o'clock inferiorly allowing free access to the horizontal recti from below. No limbal stay sutures are required and the conjunctiva is left unsutured on completion of surgery. Results of 13 patients are presented. Each patient is paired with a control on whom conventional surgery was performed. The pairs were matched for age and surgeon. Results show a decrease in the time taken for the procedure and decreased discomfort in the postoperative period. The external appearance of the operated eye and the incidence of complications over a 6 week period were the same for both techniques.
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Callear, A., Eagling, E. A novel conjunctival incision for horizontal strabismus surgery. Eye 9, 282–284 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1038/eye.1995.55
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/eye.1995.55