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Klemencic, Stephanie A., Condie, Jessica, Mei, David |
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Optometric Education; Summer2014, Vol. 39 Issue 3, p129-137, 9p |
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Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disease affecting acetylcholine receptors in skeletal muscle. Ocular symptoms include variable ptosis, diplopia and/or blurred vision. Ocular manifestations may be the initial symptoms in undiagnosed disease, prompting patients to seek eye care. Symptoms of shortness of breath or difficulty swallowing may indicate myasthenic crisis, a life-threatening condition. We present two cases of myasthenia gravis, one with ocular and the other with generalized disease. These teaching cases exemplify the importance of optometric in-office history skills, diagnostic testing and clinical decision-making necessary to effectively diagnose and manage emergent and non-emergent cases of myasthenia gravis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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