Convergence palsy secondary to amoxicillin

Abstract Case report We present the case of an 11-year-old boy with acute diplopia in near vision secondary to transient convergence palsy, possibly in relation to amoxicillin. Discussion Convergence palsy is an uncommon eye disorder. The causes are reviewed, and amoxicilin is identified as presumpt...

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Published in:	Archivos de la Sociedad Española de Oftalmología (English ed.) Vol. 91; no. 12; pp. 589 - 591
Main Authors:	Pérez-Roca, F, Alfaro Juárez, A, Sánchez Merino, C, Navarro Mingorance, A
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier España, S.L.U 01-12-2016
Subjects:	Amoxicilina Amoxicillin Convergence disorders Convergence palsy Diplopia Diplopía Faringitis Ophthalmology Parálisis de la convergencia Pharyngitis Trastornos de la convergencia Convergence disorders Amoxicilina Convergence palsy Diplopía Amoxicillin Diplopia Faringitis Pharyngitis Parálisis de la convergencia Trastornos de la convergencia
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Summary:	Abstract Case report We present the case of an 11-year-old boy with acute diplopia in near vision secondary to transient convergence palsy, possibly in relation to amoxicillin. Discussion Convergence palsy is an uncommon eye disorder. The causes are reviewed, and amoxicilin is identified as presumptive etiologic agent. This is the first case reported.
ISSN:	2173-5794 2173-5794
DOI:	10.1016/j.oftale.2016.07.008