Recession of three muscles to reduce ocular oscillations in patients with Heimann-Bielschowsky phenomenon

J AAPOS. 2011 Feb;15(1):67-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jaapos.2010.11.012.

Abstract

Heimann-Bielschowsky phenomenon (HBP) refers to unilateral vertical nystagmoid eye movements associated with long-standing monocular poor vision. The monocular vertical oscillations of HBP occasionally have large amplitudes and may be cosmetically objectionable and/or functionally disturbing. We report 2 cases of HBP in which recession of the superior rectus, inferior rectus, and inferior oblique muscles were successful in ameliorating the amplitude of oscillations.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Amblyopia / complications
  • Amblyopia / physiopathology
  • Amblyopia / surgery*
  • Electronystagmography
  • Eye Movements / physiology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Nystagmus, Pathologic / etiology
  • Ocular Motility Disorders / physiopathology
  • Ocular Motility Disorders / surgery*
  • Oculomotor Muscles / physiopathology
  • Oculomotor Muscles / surgery*
  • Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures
  • Visual Acuity
  • Young Adult