Surgery: Transposition of the Medial Rectus and Lateral Rectus Muscles to the Superior Rectus

This child presented with a monocular elevation deficit and the forced duction tests revelead that the inferior rectus muscle was not tight. The transposition of medial rectus and lateral rectus muscles to the superior rectus was performed. It is also important to discuss the postoperative care with the parents and educate them about what to expect after the surgery.

Surgery Location: on-board the Orbis Flying Eye Hospital, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Surgeon: Dr. Mary O’Hara, University of California, Davis, USA



September 3, 2018

Last Updated: October 31, 2022

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