Graves' ophthalmopathy evaluated by infrared eye-movement recordings

Journal Article · Mon Feb 01 00:00:00 EST 1982 · Arch. Ophthalmol. (Chicago); (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1001/archopht.1982.01030030326022· OSTI ID:5133643

Feldon, S E; Unsoeld, R

Thirteen patients with varying degrees of Graves' ophthalmopathy were examined using high-resolution infrared oculography to determine peak velocities for horizontal eye movements between 3 degrees and 30 degrees. As severity of the orbital disease increased, peak velocities became substantially lower. Vertical-muscle surgery failed to have any effect on peak velocity of horizontal eye movements. In contrast, orbital decompression caused notable improvement in peak velocity of eye movements. Eye-movement recordings, which provide a measure of extraocular muscle function rather than structure, may provide a safe, sensitive, and accurate method for classifying and following up patients with Graves' ophthalmopathy.

• Research Organization: Eye Movement Laboratory, Estelle Doheny Eye Foundation, Los Angeles
• OSTI ID: 5133643
• Journal Information: Arch. Ophthalmol. (Chicago); (United States), Vol. 100:2
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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