Normal visual development after unilateral complete ptosis at birth

J AAPOS. 1999 Feb;3(1):58-9. doi: 10.1016/s1091-8531(99)70096-0.

Abstract

We report on a 5-year-old boy who was born with a unilateral complete ptosis secondary to a lid hematoma sustained at birth, which resolved spontaneously over the course of 6 weeks. Visual acuity and binocularity have developed normally. This case adds evidence to the proposal of a latent period before the onset of a sensitive period in visual development.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Birth Injuries / complications
  • Birth Injuries / physiopathology
  • Blepharoptosis / etiology*
  • Blepharoptosis / physiopathology
  • Child, Preschool
  • Depth Perception / physiology*
  • Eye Injuries / complications
  • Eye Injuries / physiopathology
  • Eyelids / injuries
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Vision, Binocular / physiology*
  • Visual Acuity / physiology*
  • Wounds, Nonpenetrating / complications
  • Wounds, Nonpenetrating / physiopathology