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https://www.craniofacialteamtexas.c...romes-craniofacial-deformities/hypertelorism/
Its possible to move eyes closer without OBO. Sounds far less intensive but can only make eyes closer.
As this is newly discovered I will post more info on it later
Treatment of hypertelorism
Treatment for hypertelorism is complex and typically requires a team of skilled craniofacial surgeons and ophthalmologists. As mentioned, it is essential to determine the cause of hypertelorism before planning corrective surgery. Surgeons need to know if the condition was caused before birth or by a growth that is worsening. Once all the facts are known, treatment decisions can be made to ensure the best, long-term results for the child. There are several types of surgery that can be performed depending on the severity of the condition.- Extracranial correction: This surgery is performed for minor cases of orbital hypertelorism. Without going inside the skull, the surgeon brings the bones of the inner portions of the eye sockets and nose closer together.
- Intracranial correction: When orbital hypertelorism is more severe, the surgical correction becomes more complicated. With intracranial correction, an incision is made from ear to ear. The forehead is temporarily removed and the brain is retracted. This surgery is usually performed by a plastic surgeon and a neurologist working together. The entire eye sockets are then cut and moved along with the eyes toward the middle of the face. Excess bone is also removed. If other areas of the face are displaced, they can be moved at this time as well. Soft tissue is then redraped.
- Secondary surgeries: Sometimes, secondary procedures are needed to rebalance the eyes, improve drainage, remove excess soft tissue and other irregularities that may occur as the child grows and develops.
- Box osteotomy: This technique involves removing a piece of bone between the eyes and moving the bones containing the eye sockets closer together and into that area.
- Facial bipartition: This surgery involves removing a piece of bone shaped like an upside down triangle from the area between the eyes. The two sides of the upper face are then rotated inward to bring the eyes closer together.
Its possible to move eyes closer without OBO. Sounds far less intensive but can only make eyes closer.
As this is newly discovered I will post more info on it later