The tendon width of the lateral rectus muscle is known to be a useful indicator for estimation of the effect of lateral rectus recession in intermittent exotropia. This study was conducted to ...

In the orbit of the eye, also called the eye socket, the lateral rectus muscle helps move the pupil away from the body’s midline. The muscle inserts into the temporal (outer) side of the eyeball and ...

The aims of this study were to investigate the longitudinal change in lateral rectus (LR) muscle insertion after recession surgery, and to evaluate a relationship between insertion distance and ...

Sixth nerve palsy is a nerve disorder. When your sixth nerve isn't working properly, it causes problems with the movement of your eye. Sixth nerve palsy is also known as lateral rectus palsy. Palsy is ...

The superior rectus is an eye muscle, controlling the eye as it moves up. This muscle is among four muscles — including the medial rectus, lateral rectus, and the inferior rectus — which control the ...