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  • Title: Accommodative spasm with bilateral vision loss due to untreated intermittent exotropia in an adult.
    Author: Shanker V, Ganesh S, Sethi S.
    Journal: Nepal J Ophthalmol; 2012; 4(2):319-22. PubMed ID: 22864042.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: Intermittent exotropia (IXT) is an exodeviation intermittently controlled by fusional mechanisms. Patients with IXT may present with asthenopic symptoms, blurred vision, headaches, diplopia or visual confusion and reading difficulties; especially after prolonged periods of near work. OBJECTIVE: To report the presentation and management of a young adult with intractable accommodative spasm secondary to long standing intermittent exotropia. CASE: The patient was found to have bilateral accommodative spasm with high pseudomyopia and severe impairment of vision. There was a tendency for recurrence with discontinuation of cycloplegics. CONCLUSION: A total relief of symptoms was noticed after strabismus surgery was undertaken for the exotropia. A detailed orthoptic evaluation with emphasis on recognizing accommodative spasm as an unusual presentation of IXT, could aid in appropriate diagnosis and treatment of such cases.
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