Multiple Ocular and Systemic Disorders in Association With Bilateral Duane′S Retraction Syndrome Publisher Pubmed



Zare MA¹ ; Akbari MR¹ ; Kiarudi MY^{1, 2} ; Mehrjardi HZ¹
Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology Published:2016

Abstract

Duane′s retraction syndrome (DRS) is characterized by limitations in horizontal eye movements, globe retraction, and palpebral fissure narrowing on attempted adduction. This disorder is caused by a disturbance in innervation originating in the brain stem and represents <1% of all cases of strabismus. It is postulated that this syndrome is due to an insult during the early weeks (8-10 weeks) of pregnancy and is 10-20 times more frequently associated with other systemic congenital anomalies. This case report of bilateral DRS included bilateral iris-retinal coloboma and congenital heart disease, sensory hearing loss, and inguinal hernia. © 2016 Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology | Published by Wolters Kluwer - Medknow.