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J A Reche Sainz1, R Espinet Badia, T Puig Ganau

  • 1Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital of Arnau de Vilanova, Lleida, Spain.

European Journal of Ophthalmology
|July 13, 2002
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A young woman experienced sudden double vision due to divergence insufficiency. This case suggests a link between acute diplopia and demyelinating disorders in young adults.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Neurology
  • Neuro-immunology

Background:

  • Divergence insufficiency is a condition affecting eye alignment.
  • It can manifest as horizontal diplopia, particularly at a distance.

Observation:

  • A 38-year-old woman presented with acute onset of horizontal diplopia at distance.
  • She exhibited esotropia at distance while being orthophoric at near.
  • Neurological examination was unremarkable, but MRI revealed demyelinating lesions.

Findings:

  • The patient showed increased intrathecal IgG production, indicative of an inflammatory or demyelinating process.
  • Diplopia resolved following high-dose corticosteroid treatment.
  • Magnetic resonance imaging confirmed multiple demyelinating lesions.

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Implications:

  • This case highlights that acute divergence insufficiency in young adults can be an early sign of a demyelinating disorder.
  • Early diagnosis and treatment of demyelinating conditions are crucial for managing neurological symptoms like diplopia.
  • Further research is warranted to explore the association between ocular motility disorders and central nervous system demyelination.