Change in the cycle of circadian strabismus

Am J Ophthalmol. 1995 Jul;120(1):124-5. doi: 10.1016/s0002-9394(14)73775-4.

Abstract

Purpose/methods: We observed a change in the typical circadian, 24-hour pattern of strabismus (esotropia) in a 2-year-old patient. Methods used include study of the history of the deviation pattern, observation, and measurement of the deviation on the day after travel and six weeks later.

Results/conclusions: The patient responded to standard recession-resection surgery with a straight eye position daily, through three months of follow-up. Rapid travel over six time zones probably caused the change in the circadian pattern of strabismus.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child, Preschool
  • Circadian Rhythm / physiology*
  • Esotropia / etiology*
  • Esotropia / physiopathology
  • Esotropia / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Oculomotor Muscles / physiology
  • Oculomotor Muscles / surgery
  • Periodicity*
  • Strabismus / etiology
  • Strabismus / physiopathology
  • Strabismus / surgery
  • Travel*