Conjugate eye deviations as dyskinesias induced by levodopa in Parkinson's disease

Mov Disord. 1998 Jul;13(4):731-4. doi: 10.1002/mds.870130421.

Abstract

Involuntary upward and lateral eye movements are described in two Parkinson's disease patients who also experience levodopa-induced choreoathetoid limb movements simultaneously. These brief deviations of gaze represent a rare ocular manifestation of dyskinesia and are similar to oculogyric movements resulting from other causes.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Antiparkinson Agents / adverse effects*
  • Antiparkinson Agents / therapeutic use
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Dyskinesia, Drug-Induced / diagnosis*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Levodopa / adverse effects*
  • Levodopa / therapeutic use
  • Long-Term Care
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Neurologic Examination / drug effects
  • Ocular Motility Disorders / chemically induced*
  • Ocular Motility Disorders / diagnosis
  • Parkinson Disease / drug therapy*

Substances

  • Antiparkinson Agents
  • Levodopa