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4/2013
vol. 115 abstract:
Original paper
The use of galantamine in the treatment of post-traumatic oculomotor and trochlear nerve palsy
Ewa Tokarz-Sawińska
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Ewelina Lachowicz
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Wojciech Gosławski
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Klinika Oczna 2013, 115 (4): 275-279
Online publish date: 2013/12/22
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Introduction
To assess the suitability of galantamine for the symptomatic treatment of post-traumatic oculomotor (III) and trochlear (IV) nerve palsy. Material and methods The routine ophthalmic and strabological examination was performed in five patients (4 females and 1 male) at the age of 31 to 57 years (mean 40.7) with the post-traumatic ophthalmic complications. Due to the unilateral oculomotor and trochlear nerve palsy, which had not resolved within 2–6 (mean duration of 4 months) months following traffic accident, galantamine was used. Nivalin and Reminyl were administered in iontophoresis and orally, respectively, for 10–18 months (mean duration of 14 months). The ocular muscle motion exercises and prism correction were also used. Results The increased range of ocular motion (100%), reducing of the angle of strabismus horizontally (40%) and vertically (60%), statistically significant extension of palpebral fissure (60%), and regression of diplopia (80% total without correction) were observed. The binocular vision after treatment in the free- and instrument-space environment were also improved (100% simultaneous perception, fusion 80%, stereopsis 60%). Conclusions The early galantamine administration in patient with n. III and n. IV post-traumatic palsy accelerates the resolution of post-traumatic ophthalmic symptoms. It is an effective treatment which offers the elimination of strabismus, diplopia and ptosis, at the same time improvings ocular movements and binocular vision. keywords:
galantamine, post-traumatic nerve palsy, oculomotor and trochlear nerves |
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