Definition

1. Noun:
   • A surgical procedure to correct strabismus: "strabotomy" refers specifically to the surgical operation of cutting one or more of the extraocular muscles or their tendons to correct misalignment of the eyes (strabismus).

Usage

• Noun:
  • The ophthalmologist recommended a strabotomy to correct the patient's convergent squint.
  • Advances in surgical techniques have made strabotomy a relatively low-risk procedure.

Advanced Usage

• "to undergo a strabotomy": to have the surgical operation performed.
  • The child will undergo a strabotomy next month to correct the congenital strabismus.

Variants and Related Words

• Strabismus (n): The condition of misalignment of the eyes; squint.
  • Strabismus is the condition that a strabotomy aims to correct.
• Strabismology (n): The branch of ophthalmology dealing with strabismus.
• Strabologist (n): A specialist in strabismus.

Synonyms

• Eye muscle surgery: A more general term for surgical procedures on the extraocular muscles.
• Squint surgery: A common, non-technical synonym.

Notes

• "Strabotomy" is a highly specialized medical term. In general contexts, more common terms like "eye muscle surgery" or "squint surgery" are often used. The procedure is distinct from other ocular surgeries as it specifically targets the muscles controlling eye movement to achieve binocular alignment.

Noun

1. the surgical operation of cutting a muscle or tendon of the eye in order to correct strabismus