title: Strabismus: background and surgical techniques.
abstract: Through the process of evolution, the position of the eyes within the head has moved from lateral to frontal. Although reducing the panoramic view afforded by the lateral positioning, this new arrangement allowed stereopsis (depth perception) (Hubel and Wiesel 1965).
authors.affiliation: Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro. ncmodi@gmail.com
authors.forename: Neil C
authors.initials: NC
authors.lastname: Modi
authors.forename: David H
authors.initials: DH
authors.lastname: Jones
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D013508:Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures / Q000451:nursing; D019990:Perioperative Care; D013285:Strabismus / Q000601:surgery*