Vertical Retraction Syndrome: Clinical Features And Surgical Outcomes

Abstract

INTRODUCTION[|]In this study we aimed to report our clinical observation and results of surgical treatment in the patients with Vertical retraction syndrome. [¤]METHODS[|]The medical records were analyzed retrospectively and five patients included in this study. Detailed ophthalmological examinations and orthoptic exam were performed patients. All patients were followed at least six months[¤]RESULTS[|]Mean age was 26.8 years. (min: 4 max: 65). In 10 patients, 3 females and 2 males. Family history was positive in 2 patients. All patients had orthophoria end of the surgical treatment.[¤]DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION[|]Vertical retraction syndrome is a rare disease and a special form of retraction syndrome which eye movement is limited by fibrous band. Imaging was important and the surgical approach is featured in this group patients.[¤]

Keywords

• strabismus
• vertical fibrosis syndrome
• extaocular muscles