Abstract
Purpose: To determine the influence of underlying visual system disorders on the risk of developing strabismus in children with congenital nystagmus. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed 82 cases of congenital nystagmus from a pediatric ophthalmology referral practice. Results: Strabismus was found in 50% of children with congenital nystagmus. The prevalence of strabismus was 82% in children with bilateral optic nerve hypoplasia, 53% in patients with albinism, 36% in children with congenital retinal dystrophies, and 17% in children with idiopathic congenital nystagmus. Conclusion: The risk that a child with congenital nystagmus will have strabismus develop can be predicted from the nature of the underlying visual disorder.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 16-19 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of AAPOS |
Volume | 1 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1997 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
- Ophthalmology