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Accommodative esotropia.

S R Lambert1

  • 1Department of Pediatric Ophthalmology, Department of Ophthalmology, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA. slambert@emory.edu

Ophthalmology Clinics of North America
|November 14, 2001
PubMed
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Accommodative esotropia, a common eye misalignment, is treatable with prompt intervention. While spectacles are preferred, contact lenses and refractive surgery can also correct hyperopia, with surgery reserved for persistent cases.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Pediatric ophthalmology
  • Neuro-ophthalmology

Background:

  • Accommodative esotropia is the most frequent form of strabismus.
  • Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for a favorable prognosis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the management of accommodative esotropia.
  • To discuss various treatment modalities for associated refractive errors.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on accommodative esotropia management.
  • Analysis of treatment outcomes for spectacles, contact lenses, and refractive surgery.

Main Results:

  • Spectacles are the primary treatment for correcting hyperopia in accommodative esotropia.

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  • Contact lenses and refractive surgery offer alternative options for hyperopia correction.
  • Surgical intervention is indicated when optical and refractive methods fail to achieve ocular alignment.

    • Conclusions:

    • Prompt and appropriate treatment of accommodative esotropia leads to favorable outcomes.
    • A stepwise approach to treatment, starting with optical correction, is recommended.
    • Non-surgical options should be prioritized before considering strabismus surgery.