Challenges in Refractive Correction in Duane Retraction Syndrome
Abstract
Duane retraction syndrome (DRS) is a congenital cranial dysinnervation disorder characterized by limitation of horizontal eye movements, globe retraction, and narrowing of the palpebral fissure on attempted adduction. First described by Duane in 1905, DRS accounts for approximately 1–4% of all strabismus cases and most commonly presents as a unilateral condition with lefteye and female predominance.
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| Issue | Vol 20 No 3 (2026) | |
| Section | Letter to the Editor | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.18502/jmr.v20i3.22525 | |
| Keywords | ||
| Duane retraction syndrome Refractive error Amblyopia Anisometropia Abnormal head posture | ||
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