Dr. LEILA MOHAN

Dr. PADMAJA KRISHNAN, Dr. SHABEEBA K, Dr. K. RAMACHANDRA BHAT

Abstract

Acute Acquired Comitant Esotropia(AACE) is seen occasionally in practice. Three classes are described(Burian). Recently smartphone use has shown an increased incidence. Purpose :To show that during covid lockdown there is a surge in the incidence of AACE compared to similar period prior.

Material and Methods: A comparative study of AACE from June2020 to August2021(group A) and June2018 to August 2019 (GroupB)was done in Eye institute.All had cycloplegic refraction,fundus, PBCT & MRI.Those who came within 2months of onset had injection Botox and followed

Results: There were 41 cases in A and 11cases in B. Mean age in Awas11.23years( 3-26)in Gr.A and 17 years(6-20).Mean angle of deviation was 39prisms(18-70) in gr.A and 33pd(25-45). Mean refractive error in A was +2D(-3D-+4D)with only 1(2.4%)myopic. In B, it was -1D(-5D -+2D)with 4(36% )being myopic.Only one in both groups had neurological findings in MRI

Conclusion: Covid lockdown has increased digital media use and a surge in AACE.

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