Duane retraction syndrome
MONDO:0007473Duane retraction syndrome (DRS) is a congenital form of strabismus characterized by horizontal eye movement limitation, globe retraction and palpebral fissure narrowing in attempted adduction. It is caused by a failure of development of the abducens nerve and can lead to amblyopia.
Also known as: DRS, DURS, Duane retraction syndrome, Duane syndrome, Duane's syndrome, Stilling-Turk-Duane syndrome, Duane anomaly, retraction syndrome
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Vitamin d injection may shorten braces time, small study hints
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving vitamin D3 locally and using a minor surgical technique called corticision can make orthodontic tooth movement faster. Sixteen patients aged 13-20 who need premolar extractions will be followed for 12 weeks. The goal is to see if these methods safe…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Al-Azhar University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Massive gene hunt launched for eye and nerve disorders
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find genes that cause eye misalignment (strabismus) and related conditions involving the cranial nerves and brainstem. Researchers will analyze DNA from up to 20,000 participants with these disorders. The goal is to better understand the genetic causes, which c…
Sponsor: Boston Children's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC