Open AccessAccommodative spasm in siblings: A unique finding
Author(s) -
Robert P. Rutstein
Publication year - 2010
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 - 10.4103/0301-4738.64123
Subject(s) - medicine , cycloplegia , blurred vision , headaches , sister , brother , optometry , binocular vision , pediatrics , ophthalmology , eye disease , refractive error , psychiatry , artificial intelligence , sociology , anthropology , computer science
Accommodative spasm is a rare condition occurring in children, adolescents, and young adults. A familial tendency for this binocular vision disorder has not been reported. I describe accommodative spasm occurring in a brother and sister. Both children presented on the same day with complaints of headaches and blurred vision. Treatment included cycloplegia drops and bifocals. Siblings of patients having accommodative spasm should receive a detailed eye exam with emphasis on recognition of accommodative spasm.