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CONCOMITANT STRABISMUSs: A STUDY IN A RURAL SETUP

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Dr.Shobhana Jorvekar, Dr.Akshay Bhandari, Dr. Mayuri Marda
» doi: 10.33472/AFJBS.6.6.2024.579-583

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Strabismus is a generic term applied to all those conditions in which the visual axes assume position relative to each other different from that conforming to physiological conditions. It may lead to the development of amblyopia, impaired reading performance, absent or reduced binocular single vision as well as reduced self-esteem. Aims and objectives: To describe the clinical profile of concomitant strabismus seen at Tertiary care hospital with the aim to determine the most common type of concomitant strabismus. Materials and methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study of all new patients between the age of 2- 25 years who were diagnosed to have concomitant strabismus. It included 86 children. Routine ocular examination and visual acuity was tested using Snellen’s chart where possible. Ocular movements were checked in all directions of gaze. Cycloplegic refraction, detailed fundus examination and orthoptic assessment was performed. Results: It was found that around 48% of the presenting cases were females and 51% were males. Esotropia was more common in females while exotropia was more common in males. 48% of the patients had alternating squint, while 51% of the patients had unilateral squint with amblyopia

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