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A Case Series: Exercise-Induced Esotropia.

Joseph Y Shin¹, Birgit Wahl², Neil R Miller³

¹From the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland;

The American Orthoptic Journal

|November 14, 2015

Summary

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This study details three cases of idiopathic exercise-induced esotropia, a rare condition. Identifying common features may help understand its causes.

Keywords:

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Neurology

Background:

Idiopathic exercise-induced esotropia is a rare condition affecting eye alignment.
Understanding its etiology is crucial for diagnosis and management.

Observation:

Presents three distinct cases of idiopathic exercise-induced esotropia.
Details patient history, physical examination findings, and diagnostic testing.

Findings:

This series represents the largest reported cohort, encompassing half of all documented cases.
Highlights common clinical features observed across the three patients.

Implications:

Contributes significantly to the limited literature on this rare condition.
Provides a foundation for future research into the underlying causes of exercise-induced esotropia.