Ocular and systemic myasthenia gravis

J Am Optom Assoc. 1990 May;61(5):384-9.

Abstract

A 58-year old male with a history of diplopic episodes in his 20's, followed by a remission, is presented. Almost 40 years later, onset of systemic symptoms with an exacerbation of his ocular symptoms ensued. Diagnostic testing and therapeutic management for ocular and systemic myasthenia is discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Blepharoptosis / etiology
  • Diplopia / etiology
  • Eye Diseases / complications
  • Eye Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Eye Diseases / drug therapy
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Myasthenia Gravis / complications
  • Myasthenia Gravis / diagnosis*
  • Myasthenia Gravis / drug therapy
  • Prednisone / therapeutic use
  • Pyridostigmine Bromide / therapeutic use
  • Visual Acuity

Substances

  • Pyridostigmine Bromide
  • Prednisone