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Definition of Recession of Medial Rectus Muscle
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
Recession of medial rectus muscle is a type of surgery used to correct certain types of strabismus, or a condition in which the eyes do not properly align with each other. This surgery changes the length or position of the medial rectus muscle, which is one of the muscles that control the side-to-side movement of the eyes.