Surgical correction of strabismus in Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome: case reports

Arq Bras Oftalmol. 2009 Jan-Feb;72(1):99-102. doi: 10.1590/s0004-27492009000100020.

Abstract

Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome is a rare and acquired autoimmune disorder. We describe two female patients with medial rectus paresis as the only ocular manifestation. After a unilateral medial rectus recession and lateral rectus resection procedure, both patients recovered normal adduction. To our knowledge, this is the first report of surgery for extraocular muscle paresis in Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome / complications*
  • Middle Aged
  • Strabismus / surgery*