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Duane's retraction syndrome.

R P Rutstein1

  • 1School of Optometry, University of Alabama, Birmingham 35294.

Journal of the American Optometric Association
|June 1, 1992
PubMed
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This study analyzed 29 patients with Duane's retraction syndrome (DRS), finding common traits like female predominance and left eye issues. Unexpectedly, some patients reported double vision (diplopia).

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Neuroscience
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Duane's retraction syndrome (DRS) is a congenital eye movement disorder.
  • Previous research indicates common demographic and clinical patterns in DRS patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report the clinical findings in a cohort of 29 patients diagnosed with Duane's retraction syndrome.
  • To identify any variations or unexpected presentations within this DRS patient group.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of clinical data from 29 patients with DRS.
  • Evaluation of demographic information, eye involvement, DRS type, refractive errors, and visual acuity.
  • Documentation of patient-reported symptoms, including diplopia.

Main Results:

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  • A majority of patients were female, with a higher incidence of left eye involvement and Type I DRS, consistent with prior studies.
  • Anisometropia and amblyopia were observed at rates higher than in the general population.
  • Seven patients unexpectedly reported experiencing diplopia.

Conclusions:

  • The clinical profile of DRS in this cohort aligns with established literature regarding gender, eye laterality, and DRS type.
  • Elevated rates of anisometropia and amblyopia warrant attention in DRS management.
  • The occurrence of diplopia in a subset of patients suggests a need for further investigation into its underlying mechanisms and clinical significance in DRS.