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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Pediatric Ophthalmology
  • Developmental Pediatrics

Background:

  • Intrauterine drug exposure (IDE) can impact fetal development, potentially leading to various health issues.
  • Ophthalmic complications associated with IDE are not fully characterized, necessitating further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate strabismus patterns, amblyopia incidence, and ocular pathology in patients with IDE.
  • To identify the prevalence of specific ophthalmic conditions in a cohort with reported IDE.
  • To inform clinical suspicion and management strategies for infants with potential IDE.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective chart review of patients with reported IDE presenting for ophthalmic evaluation.
  • Data collection included type of exposure, birth and medical history, visual acuity, motility, fundus examination, and cycloplegic refraction.
  • Analysis of ophthalmic findings in 38 eligible patients.

Main Results:

  • Strabismus was highly prevalent, with exotropia (60.5%) being the most common type.
  • Amblyopia, nystagmus, and anatomical ocular anomalies were also frequently observed.
  • The average exotropic deviation measured 27 prism diopters (ΔXT).

Conclusions:

  • Strabismus and other eye diseases are common in patients with intrauterine drug exposure.
  • Exodeviations are the predominant strabismus type in this cohort.
  • Infants presenting with congenital strabismus, especially exotropia, should be evaluated for possible IDE due to increased risk of treatable conditions.