Unilateral anterior transposition and resection of the inferior oblique muscle for the treatment of hypertropia.

Background: Anterior transposition of the inferior oblique muscle generally is restricted to bilateral cases because of reports of postoperative ipsilateral hypotropia or significant limitation of elevation when performed unilaterally. We performed unilateral anterior transposition of the inferior oblique muscle in patients with vertical and horizontal strabismus who were at risk of anterior segment ischemia.

Patients And Methods: Six patients underwent unilateral anterior transposition of the inferior oblique muscle in combination with a resection of the inferior oblique muscle.

Referral patterns for common amblyogenic conditions.

Purpose: The early detection and management of common pediatric ophthalmic problems is crucial to assure successful visual maturation and best potential for development of binocular vision. The referring physician plays a pivotal role in this process. This study was designed to investigate the prevailing referral patterns for common amblyogenic conditions in a defined geographic region.