title: Uses of the Inferior Oblique Muscle in Strabismus Surgery.
abstract: Inferior oblique muscle weakening is typically performed for overaction of the muscle. In this article, we review inferior oblique muscle anatomy, different weakening procedures, and recent surgical techniques that take advantage of the muscle's unique anatomy for the treatment of additional indications such as excyclotorsion and hypertropia in primary gaze.
authors.affiliation: Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus, Plano, TX, USA.
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Stager
authors.affiliation: Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus, Plano, TX, USA.
authors.forename: Lori M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Dao
authors.affiliation: Retina Foundation of the Southwest, Dallas, TX, USA ; Department of Ophthalmology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA.
authors.forename: Joost
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Felius
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D009801:Oculomotor Muscles / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000601:surgery*; D013508:Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures; D013285:Strabismus / Q000601:surgery*
keywords: Extraocular Muscle Surgery; Inferior Oblique; Strabismus