| Autor: |
Shanel Sharma, Chloe Lafferty, G. G. W. Adams |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2012 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
British and Irish Orthoptic Journal, Vol 10, Pp 64-65 (2012) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
2516-3590 |
| DOI: |
10.22599/bioj.76 |
| Popis: |
Aim: A timely reminder that a small posterior subcapsular cataract could present with a squint. Methods: A case series is reported of 4 patients who were referred to the paediatric ophthalmology service for management of a squint. Results: In all 4 cases the strabismus was secondary to the undiagnosed posterior subcapsular cataract. Conclusion: These cases emphasise the importance of carefully examining the red reflex in any child presenting with a squint. If the squint does not fit into the typical pattern of presentation, or a smudge appears to be present when performing retinoscopy or indirect ophthalmoscopy, a further assessment of the media using a direct ophthalmoscope or a slit lamp should be undertaken to check for a congenital cataract. A portable slit lamp can be very helpful in examining small children. |
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