A Case of Pseudo-exotropia Caused by Heterotopia of the Macula Associated with Cleft Lip and Palate.
- Author:
Dong Seok LEE
1
;
Tae Soo LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Ophthalmology, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- MeSH:
Axis, Cervical Vertebra;
Chorioretinitis;
Cleft Lip*;
Palate*;
Retinopathy of Prematurity
- From:Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
1988;29(3):437-441
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Heterotopia of the macula, sometimes referred to as ectopic macula, is a distinct clinical entity which is characterized by the appearance of a pseudostrabismus occurring as a result of an exaggerated disparity between the visual and optic axes. The macula does not occupy its customary position which is 1.5 mm temporal to the optic axis; hence the visual axis is along a significantly different line. The etiology of heterotopia of the macula includes trauma, chorioretinitis, developmental causes, and incomplete or abortive retrolental fibroplasia. The authors experienced a case of pseudo-exotropia caused by heterotopia of the macula associated with cleft lip and palate.
