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[Ocular findings associated with hypertelorism]
Méndez Marín I1, Mencía Gutiérrez E, Gutiérrez Díaz E
1Servicio de Oftalmología, Hospital 12 de Octubre, Madrid, España.
Archivos De La Sociedad Espanola De Oftalmologia
|January 11, 2001
Summary
Hypertelorism, a condition with increased eye spacing, is frequently linked to various ophthalmologic abnormalities like strabismus and amblyopia. These eye conditions are more common with severe hypertelorism but are not directly improved by surgical correction of the orbital deformity.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Craniofacial Surgery
- Genetics
Context:
- Hypertelorism is a craniofacial anomaly characterized by increased interorbital distance.
- Ophthalmologic abnormalities are frequently observed in patients with hypertelorism.
Purpose:
- To investigate the spectrum of ophthalmologic abnormalities associated with hypertelorism.
- To determine the correlation between the severity of hypertelorism and the frequency/severity of ocular findings.
- To assess the impact of surgical correction of hypertelorism on associated ocular conditions.
Summary:
- This study examined 12 cases of hypertelorism, performing comprehensive ophthalmologic evaluations.
- Common findings included amblyopia, strabismus (primarily exotropia), and refractive errors such as hypermetropia.
- Other observed issues were ptosis, lacrimal system imperforation, and fundoscopic anomalies.
Impact:
- Ophthalmologic findings in hypertelorism are often independent of the orbital deformity itself.
- The frequency and severity of ocular abnormalities correlate with the degree of hypertelorism.
- Surgical correction of hypertelorism does not inherently resolve associated ophthalmologic issues, necessitating specific ocular treatments.