Management of congenital elevation deficiency due to congenital third nerve palsy and monocular elevation deficiency

Abstract

Purpose: To document the presentation and management of congenital III nerve palsy and monocular elevation deficiency to single ophthalmologist over a 14-year period. Surgical management was reviewed and visual outcome was analysed. Methods: A retrospective study was conducted of all patients presenting during a period between 1992 and 2006 to the private practice of a paediatric ophthalmologist, with either congenital III or monocular elevation deficiency. For patients requiring surgical intervention pre- and post-surgical data were documented and analysed. Results: A total of 19 congenital III and 13 monocular elevation deficiency patients were identified. There were eight surgical patient..