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Convergence insufficiency associated with migraine: a case series
Eric L Singman1, Noelle S Matta2, David I Silbert2
1From Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland and.
The American Orthoptic Journal
|October 15, 2014
Summary
Migraine may lead to convergence insufficiency, a condition causing reading difficulties. Orthoptic therapy can successfully treat persistent asthenopia in these patients, suggesting a link between the two conditions.
Area of Science:
- Neuro-ophthalmology
- Neurology
- Vision Science
Background:
- Investigates the potential association between migraine and convergence insufficiency.
- Examines patients presenting with symptoms of convergence insufficiency and a history of migraine.
Observation:
- Convergence insufficiency can manifest subsequent to migraine episodes.
- This condition may lead to persistent visual impairment in some individuals.
Findings:
- Four illustrative cases of migraineurs developing convergence insufficiency are presented.
- Orthoptic therapy demonstrates efficacy in managing persistent asthenopia associated with convergence insufficiency.
Implications:
- Suggests a clinical link between migraine and the development of convergence insufficiency.
- Highlights the importance of screening for migraine in patients with new-onset convergence insufficiency.
- Recommends further prospective studies to elucidate the relationship between migraine and convergence insufficiency.
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