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Duane's retraction syndrome.

D E Harmon1, S A Primo

  • 1New England College of Optometry, Boston, MA 02115.

Journal of the American Optometric Association
|May 1, 1990
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Duane's retraction syndrome (DRS) is a congenital eye movement disorder affecting 1% of strabismic patients. Early diagnosis of this condition, characterized by restricted eye movement and globe retraction, is crucial for effective management.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Pediatric Ophthalmology
  • Neuro-ophthalmology

Background:

  • Duane's retraction syndrome (DRS) is a congenital disorder affecting ocular motility, present in approximately 1% of strabismic individuals.
  • It is characterized by incomitant horizontal strabismus, restricted eye movements, and globe retraction upon adduction.
  • Associated features may include head turn, upshoot/downshoot of the adducted eye, and bilaterality.

Observation:

  • Strabismus is a consistent finding in all patients diagnosed with DRS.
  • Comprehensive assessment of extraocular muscle function is essential in children presenting with any form of eye turn.
  • This case report details a specific presentation of DRS.

Findings:

  • DRS presents with a spectrum of clinical features including restricted horizontal eye movement and globe retraction.

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  • The syndrome can manifest with compensatory head posturing and vertical deviations (upshoot/downshoot) in the adducted eye.
  • While often unilateral, DRS can present bilaterally in some cases.

    • Implications:

    • Early and accurate diagnosis of DRS is vital to optimize treatment strategies and avoid unnecessary interventions.
    • Prompt identification can significantly reduce the time and financial resources spent on ineffective orthoptic and surgical management.
    • Understanding the varied presentations of DRS aids clinicians in providing timely and appropriate care for affected children.