Open AccessSuperior oblique myokymia: Some novel observations
Author(s) -
Sanitha Sathyan,
Rosemary C Antony
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
middle east african journal of ophthalmology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.357
H-Index - 25
eISSN - 0975-1599
pISSN - 0974-9233
DOI - 10.4103/meajo.meajo_78_17
Subject(s) - myokymia , medicine , fasciculation , oscillopsia , treatment modality , oblique case , anatomy , surgery , nystagmus , physical medicine and rehabilitation , audiology , electromyography , linguistics , philosophy
Superior oblique myokymia is a rare condition, characterized by spontaneous rhythmic contractions of the superior oblique muscle and was first described by Duane in 1906. However, the pathophysiology of this condition remains poorly understood even today. A number of medical and surgical treatment modalities have been tried, with variable results. We report a case of superior oblique myokymia in a pregnant female, which could be triggered with flashlight stimulation, and the result of treatment with timolol maleate 0.5% ophthalmic solution.