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Left-Sided Predominance in Pseudo-esotropia.

Nadia Hesham, John W Simon, Jitka Zobal-Ratner

    Binocular Vision & Strabology Quarterly, Simms-Romano'S
    |March 13, 2012
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    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Pseudo-strabismus, a common condition in pediatric ophthalmology, often appears as a left eye deviation. This is frequently due to parental handedness influencing how children are held and viewed, leading to a perceived inward turning of the left eye.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Ophthalmology
    • Ophthalmology
    • Strabismus

    Background:

    • Pseudo-strabismus, specifically pseudo-esotropia, is frequently observed in pediatric eye care.
    • Parental observations often report a greater deviation in one eye compared to the other.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the common observation of left eye deviation in pseudo-strabismus.
    • To explore the potential influence of parental handedness on the presentation of pseudo-esotropia.

    Main Methods:

    • Observational analysis of pediatric ophthalmology cases.
    • Correlation of parental handedness with reported eye deviation laterality.

    Main Results:

    • The left eye was more frequently reported as deviated in cases of pseudo-esotropia.
    • A strong association was noted between parental right-handedness and the left eye appearing deviated.

    Conclusions:

    • Parental handedness is a significant factor influencing the perceived laterality of pseudo-esotropia.
    • The common practice of right-handed parents holding children may lead to the left eye appearing adducted, mimicking true esotropia.