Open AccessBotulinum toxin in the management of acquired motor fusion deficiency
Author(s) -
Ramesh Murthy,
Siddharth Kesarwani
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
indian journal of ophthalmology/indian journal of ophthalmology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.542
H-Index - 51
eISSN - 1998-3689
pISSN - 0301-4738
DOI - 10.4103/0301-4738.57162
Subject(s) - medicine , diplopia , botulinum toxin , surgery
Acquired disruption of motor fusion is a rare condition characterized by intractable diplopia. Management of these patients is extremely difficult. Prisms in any combination or even surgery may not help relieve their symptoms. We describe a longstanding case of acquired motor fusion disruption which was managed successfully with botulinum toxin injection.