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Modified Loop Myopexy (Yokoyama's Procedure) for High Myopic Strabismus Fixus

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In the classic loop myopexy (Yokoyama) procedure, muscle belly union in the deep orbit is technically difficult, particularly in patients with deep-set eyes and narrow palpebral fissures. Our modified procedure… Click to show full abstract

In the classic loop myopexy (Yokoyama) procedure, muscle belly union in the deep orbit is technically difficult, particularly in patients with deep-set eyes and narrow palpebral fissures. Our modified procedure includes a lateral canthotomy and cantholysis and upper conjunctival fornix incisions to facilitate this step.

Keywords: myopexy yokoyama; procedure; yokoyama procedure; loop myopexy; modified loop

Journal Title: Case Reports in Ophthalmology
Year Published: 2021

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