(From Kenneth W. Wright MD)
Bilateral Medial Rectus Recessions or Bilateral Lateral Rectus Resections
| Angle | BMRc-or- | BLRs* |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | 3.0 mm | 3.5 mm |
| 20 | 3.5 mm | 4.5 mm |
| 25 | 4.0 mm | 5.5 mm |
| 30 | 4.5 mm | 6.0 mm |
| 35 | 5.0 mm | 6.5 mm |
| 40 | 5.5 mm | 7.0 mm |
| 50 | 6.0 mm | 8.0 mm |
| 60 | 6.5 mm | - |
| 70 | 7.0 mm | - |
*When lateral rectus resection is done for residual esotropia after large medial rectus recession (6.0 mm or larger), lower dose by a millimeter or more
BMRc= Bilateral medial rectus recessions
BLRs= Bilateral lateral rectus resections
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