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Refraction changes in children developing convergent or divergent strabismus.

M Abrahamsson1, G Fabian, J Sjöstrand

  • 1Department of Ophthalmology, University of Göteborg, Sweden.

The British Journal of Ophthalmology
|December 1, 1992
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This study on childhood strabismus found that esotropic eyes often develop increased hypermetropia after onset, unlike exotropic eyes. This research identifies potential risk indicators for developing strabismus in children.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Pediatric Ophthalmology
  • Clinical Research

Background:

  • Strabismus and amblyopia are common childhood visual impairments.
  • Early detection and understanding refractive error progression are crucial for effective management.
  • Previous studies have explored risk factors, but longitudinal refractive changes post-strabismus onset require further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze refractive error changes before and after strabismus onset in children.
  • To identify risk indicators for developing strabismus.
  • To compare refractive progression between esotropia and exotropia.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective cohort study of children born 1979-1980 in Västerås, Sweden.
  • Inclusion of children diagnosed with strabismus and/or amblyopia between 1979-1988.

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  • Analysis of refraction values between ages 1 and 6 in 57 cases with and without amblyopia, focusing on manifest esotropia and exotropia.

    • Main Results:

    • Esotropic cases exhibited more significant hypermetropia at strabismus detection compared to exotropic cases.
    • Hypermetropia increased in the deviating eye of esotropic patients over time, while refractive errors were stable in most exotropic eyes.
    • Anisometropia developed more frequently after strabismus onset in esotropic children; the deviating esotropic eye's refractive error increased, while the fixating eye tended towards emmetropization.

    Conclusions:

    • Refractive error progression differs significantly between esotropia and exotropia.
    • Hypermetropia increase in the deviating eye is a key characteristic of esotropia development.
    • Identifying these refractive patterns can aid in early detection and risk stratification for childhood strabismus.