Tenotomy of horizontal eye muscles for nystagmus (with reattachment at their original insertions)
Guidance issued
Number: IPG299
Summary
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has issued full guidance to the NHS in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland on tenotomy of horizontal eye muscles for nystagmus (with reattachment at their original insertions).
Description
Nystagmus is the involuntary movement of the eyes (most commonly from side to side) and is usually associated with impaired vision. Tenotomy involves cutting the horizontal muscles of the eye (which move the eye from side to side) and reattaching them at the same place. The aim of the procedure is to improve vision.
OPCS code:
Details
Topic area:
Eye
Surgical procedures
Surgical procedures
Specialist advice has been sought from:
Royal College of Ophthalmologists
Date notified to NICE:
11 January 2008
Provisional consultation date:
Summer 2008
Guidance issue date:
27 May 2009
Contact details:
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Contact Address:
Interventional Procedures Programme
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence
MidCity Place
71 High Holborn
London
WC1V 6NA
