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Research Paper | Ophthalmology | India | Volume 9 Issue 11, November 2020 | Rating: 6.7 / 10
Study of Clinical Profile of Concomitant Strabismus
Dr Apeksha Kamath | Dr Shobhana Jorvekar
Abstract: AIMS & OBJECTIVES: To describe clinical profile of concomitant strabismus, determine most common type, role of positive family history and amblyopia. MATERIALS & METHODS: It is a descriptive cross-sectional study of 45 patients below age of 25 years diagnosed to have concomitant strabismus between Oct 2018 & Feb 2020. Proforma filled with patient’s age, sex, address, complaints & detailed history. Routine ocular examination done. Ocular movements checked in all directions of gaze. Cycloplegic refraction, detailed fundus examination & orthoptic assessment done. RESULTS: 45 cases below 25yrs of age were examined.26 (57.78 %) females with a male to female ratio of 1: 1.37. Most common type of deviation was exodeviation seen in 25 (55.56 %).62.22 % patients were found to be hypermetropes. Amblyopia was seen in 16 (35.56 %) patients and 18 (40 %) were found to have contributing family history. CONCLUSION: Most common type of comitant strabismus was exodeviation, amblyopia and positive family history was seen in significant no. of patients.
Keywords: concomitant strabismus, exodeviation, hypermetropia, amblyopia
Edition: Volume 9 Issue 11, November 2020,
Pages: 333 - 335