A simple and novel grading method for retraction and overshoot in Duane retraction syndrome

Strabismus in Duane retraction syndrome is frequently associated with significant globe retraction and overshoots. However, there is no method to objectively grade retraction and overshoot. Our purpose is to describe a novel objective grading method. This novel and simple grading method has excellen...

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Veröffentlicht in:British journal of ophthalmology 2016-11, Vol.100 (11), p.1451-1454
Hauptverfasser: Kekunnaya, Ramesh, Moharana, Ruby, Tibrewal, Shailja, Chhablani, Preeti-Patil, Sachdeva, Virender
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Zusammenfassung:Strabismus in Duane retraction syndrome is frequently associated with significant globe retraction and overshoots. However, there is no method to objectively grade retraction and overshoot. Our purpose is to describe a novel objective grading method. This novel and simple grading method has excellent agreement. It will help standardise measurements and guide the clinician in taking the decision for surgery and predicting its outcome.
ISSN:0007-1161
1468-2079
DOI:10.1136/bjophthalmol-2016-309194