tenotomy
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The double tenotomy of the externi performed on January 2nd was first followed by convergent squint with homonymous double images, which were united by a prism of 12° with the base inwards.
From Schweigger on Squint A Monograph by Dr. C. Schweigger by Schweigger, C.
I can vouch for the fact that even the earliest tenotomy of the ocular muscles is of no avail against congenital amblyopia.
From Schweigger on Squint A Monograph by Dr. C. Schweigger by Schweigger, C.
On May 3rd, 1879, tenotomy of the left internal rectus with small conjunctival wound without loosening of the conjunctiva, and union of the conjunctival wound by a suture.
From Schweigger on Squint A Monograph by Dr. C. Schweigger by Schweigger, C.
In the middle of December the tenotomy of both externi was therefore repeated.
From Schweigger on Squint A Monograph by Dr. C. Schweigger by Schweigger, C.
I have repeatedly seen children on whom tenotomy had been performed in their first year, usually with bad cosmetic result but with continuance of defective sight of the squinting eye.
From Schweigger on Squint A Monograph by Dr. C. Schweigger by Schweigger, C.
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