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Suppression in strabismus--an update.

J A Pratt-Johnson, G Tillson

    The British Journal of Ophthalmology
    |March 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    In strabismus, suppression affects the entire visual field of the deviating eye, except in monofixation syndrome where it is central. Hemiretinal suppression was not observed, but a hemiretinal trigger mechanism was identified.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Neuroscience
    • Visual Science

    Background:

    • Previous research suggested suppression scotomas vary with strabismus type, sometimes affecting half the retina (hemiretinal suppression).
    • The exact nature and extent of visual field suppression in strabismus remained incompletely understood.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the characteristics of suppression scotomas across different types of strabismus.
    • To determine if hemiretinal suppression occurs and to explore potential underlying mechanisms.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized visual field testing in patients with various forms of strabismus.
    • Analyzed the extent of suppression within the deviating eye's visual field.

    Main Results:

    • Suppression involved the entire visual field of the deviating eye in most strabismus types, excluding the monocular temporal crescent.
    • In monofixation syndrome, a small central suppression scotoma affecting the fovea was observed, with the rest of the visual field remaining unsuppressed.
    • No evidence supported hemiretinal suppression, but a hemiretinal trigger mechanism for suppression was suggested.

    Conclusions:

    • Strabismic suppression is typically widespread across the deviating eye's visual field, with specific patterns in monofixation syndrome.
    • The concept of hemiretinal suppression is not supported by these findings.
    • A hemiretinal basis for a suppression trigger mechanism is proposed.

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