Duane syndrome
Duane syndrome refers to a very unusual congenital form of strabismus. It is marked by the inability of an eye to move outward. This condition was first described back in 1887 although not given its name until Alexander Duane gave more detail about this disorder eighteen years later.
The condition is more common for females than males.[1]
The types of the condition
changeThere are three types of Duane syndrome (also called Duane retraction syndrome):[2]
- Type I (The eye has trouble moving outward, no problem moving inward)[3]
- Type II (The eye has trouble moving inward, none moving outward)
- Type III (Eye has trouble moving both inward or outward)
Type I is the most common form for Duane syndrome. Other names for this unusual problem include Duane's syndrome and eye retraction syndrome.[4]
Background
changeDuane syndrome is sporadic. Only 10% of people with the eye problem have any family history of Duane syndrome.[5] People of all races are affected by the eye problem. There are usually no other conditions that come with Duane syndrome.[6]
References
change- ↑ "Duane Syndrome". The Boston Children's Hospital. Retrieved December 16, 2024.
- ↑ "Duane Syndrome". The Boston Children's Hospital. Retrieved December 16, 2024.
- ↑ "Duane Syndrome". The National Organization of Rare Diseases. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
- ↑ "Duane Syndrome". The National Organization of Rare Diseases. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
- ↑ "Duane Syndrome". The National Organization of Rare Diseases. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
- ↑ "Duane Syndrome". AAPOS. Retrieved December 8, 2024.