William F. Hoytʼs Role in Identifying the Pathogenesis of Duane Retraction Syndrome

For many years, it was unclear whether Duane retraction syndrome was a myopathic or neuropathic condition. This article describes the direct and indirect contributions of William F. Hoyt, MD, to the eventual determination that the condition is caused by a congenital absence of the sixth nerve combin...

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Published inJournal of neuro-ophthalmology Vol. 40 Suppl 1; no. Supplement 1; pp. S15 - S20
Main Author Miller, Neil R
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States by North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society 01.09.2020
Subjects
Duane Retraction Syndrome - diagnosis
Eye Movements
Humans
Oculomotor Muscles
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Summary:For many years, it was unclear whether Duane retraction syndrome was a myopathic or neuropathic condition. This article describes the direct and indirect contributions of William F. Hoyt, MD, to the eventual determination that the condition is caused by a congenital absence of the sixth nerve combined with innervation of the lateral rectus muscle by branches of the third nerve.
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ISSN:1070-8022
1536-5166
DOI:10.1097/WNO.0000000000000990