Primary care
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Surigcal Management
Duane Syndrome
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Disease overview
A congenital eye movement disorder present at characterized by horizontal eye movement limitation
Common symptoms
The ability to move the affected eye(s) outward toward the ears or nose is limited
When to suspect
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When the presence of DS is suspected, a thorough ocular (eye) examination is required, with special attention to the presence of other ocular or systemic malformations.
How to test
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When the presence of DS is suspected, a thorough ocular (eye) examination is required, with special attention to the presence of other ocular or systemic malformations.
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Treatment
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Treatment of amblyopia (such as patching of the better seeing eye) or possibly surgery
Further support
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No specific physicians specialize in this condition but NORD recommends various rare disease clinics. Referral to Medical Genetics Department, if available. Initial virtual care is also available through organizations like TeleRare Health.
Clinical trials
Clinical Trials
Sources
No data available
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