Amblyogenic Risk Factors in Primary Family Members of Patients with Exotropia
Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
; : 681-688, 2012.
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em Ko
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
To investigate the prevalence of amblyogenic risk factors in the primary family members (parents, siblings) of patients with exotropia.METHODS:
The authors of the present study examined primary family members including parents and siblings of 58 exotropia patients in our clinic. Best corrected visual acuity, refractive error, and cover-uncover test were performed. A total of 49 normal children's family members (control group) were examined in a similar manner. The prevalence of significant ocular findings were determined and compared to the control group.RESULTS:
In 58 eligible families (153 subjects except proband), 65.4% had significant ocularfindings:
In parents, anisometopia, astigmatism, hyperopia, and strabismus were found at a rate of 18.1%, 31.1%, 2.5%, and 11.2%, respectively. In siblings, anisometropia, astigmatism, hyperopia, and strabismus were found at a rate of 24.3%, 24.3%, 5.4%, and 18.9%, respectively. Compared to the control group, in parents of exotropia patients, anisometropia, astigmastim, and strabismus were observed at a higher rate. In siblings, anisometropia, and strabismus were observed at a higher rate.CONCLUSIONS:
Primary family members of exotropia patients have a high prevalence of amblyogenic risk factors. The present study offers rationale for providing comprehensive eye exams for parents and children with a family history of exotropia.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Pais
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Erros de Refração
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Astigmatismo
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Acuidade Visual
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Anisometropia
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Exotropia
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Estrabismo
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Prevalência
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Fatores de Risco
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Irmãos
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Child
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Humans
Idioma:
Ko
Revista:
Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
Ano de publicação:
2012
Tipo de documento:
Article