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Materials and Methods: A retrospective review was conducted on the data from 12 SEOM cases. Pre- and post-operative measurements consisted of visual acuity, cycloplegic refraction, ocular alignment, ocular motility, binocular vision, and imaging. Management strategies included either conservative or surgical treatments. Results: Of the 12 cases reviewed (seven females, five males), the mean \u00b1 SD age was 14.3 \u00b1 10.6 years (range: 4\u201338 years). The right eye was affected in six cases, the left in five, and both eyes in one case. The major clinical manifestations included restrictive ocular motility (12 cases), with seven cases in no less than three directions; varying degrees of horizontal or vertical strabismus; ipsilateral amblyopia (10 cases); and unequal palpebral aperture (10 cases). Imaging results revealed muscular bands originating from the annulus of Zinn and insertion into the globe or other recti, as well as anomalous muscular bands connecting two or more recti, sometimes with optic nerve involvement. Three patients received conservative treatment, while rectus recession with or without resection (seven patients) or rectus disinsertion plus globe fixation (two patients) were performed in those receiving surgical treatments. A surgical success was achieved in four cases. Conclusions: For restrictive strabismus, imaging plays an important role in the diagnosis of SEOM. 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