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The Art Of Prescribing Low Amounts Of Prism: Basic Clinical Applications, Leonard J. Press Od
The Art Of Prescribing Low Amounts Of Prism: Basic Clinical Applications, Leonard J. Press Od
Optometric Clinical Practice
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Medication-Induced Oculomotor Dysfunction: A Report Of Two Cases, Eric Lee Od
Medication-Induced Oculomotor Dysfunction: A Report Of Two Cases, Eric Lee Od
Optometric Clinical Practice
Background: Consideration of current medications and their interactions as a source of new onset oculomotor dysfunction is imperative for providing good eye care. Medication etiology should be particularly suspected when the symptoms begin with the initiation of a new medication and resolved with discontinuation of the same medication.
Case Reports: Presented are two cases demonstrating that it is prudent to be aware of medications capable of inducing oculomotor dysfunction. Each case reveals instances of acute oculomotor dysfunction after the initiation of a central nervous system affecting medication. Case 1 details a partial pupil sparing third nerve palsy after initiating the …