How Do You Spell DUANES SYNDROME?

Pronunciation: [dwˈe͡ɪnz sˈɪndɹə͡ʊm] (IPA)

Duane's Syndrome is a congenital eye condition that affects eye movement. The word "Duane" is pronounced as /dʒuːan/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The first sound is a voiced postalveolar affricate (/dʒ/), the second sound is a long /uː/ vowel sound, the third sound is an open front unrounded vowel (/a/), and the final sound is a voiced alveolar nasal (/n/). The apostrophe indicates possession, and "syndrome" is spelled as it is pronounced. This rare condition is named after Alexander Duane, the American ophthalmologist who first described it in 1905.

DUANES SYNDROME Meaning and Definition

  1. Duane's Syndrome, also known as Duane Retraction Syndrome or Duane's Retractor Syndrome, is a rare congenital disorder characterized by anomalous eye movements and limited horizontal eye movement. It is named after Alexander Duane, an American ophthalmologist who first described the condition in 1905.

    In Duane's Syndrome, the affected eye(s) exhibit limited abduction (outward movement) and/or limited adduction (inward movement), resulting in a fixed or retracted position upon attempted movement. The abnormality is usually present from birth and affects one eye in approximately 80% of cases, while it affects both eyes in the remaining cases. Occasionally, the affected eye(s) may also exhibit retraction (pulling back into the socket) and narrowing of the eyelid fissure upon attempted adduction.

    The exact cause of Duane's Syndrome is not fully understood, but it is believed to stem from an abnormal development of the cranial nerves that control eye movements during early fetal development. The sixth cranial nerve (abducens nerve) and the third cranial nerve (oculomotor nerve) are typically involved. While the majority of cases are sporadic, genetic factors may play a role in some instances.

    Although Duane's Syndrome does not typically cause vision loss, individuals with the condition may experience position-dependent visual disturbances (such as double vision) and head turn or face turn to compensate for limited eye movement. Treatment options include the use of prism glasses to alleviate symptoms and occasionally surgical intervention to improve eye alignment and reduce head turn. However, treatment decisions depend on the individual's age, severity of symptoms, and other factors, and should be addressed by a qualified healthcare professional.

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Etymology of DUANES SYNDROME

The term "Duane's syndrome" is named after Dr. Alexander Duane, an American ophthalmologist who first described the condition in 1905. It is a congenital eye movement disorder characterized by limited or absent movement of the affected eye(s) in certain directions. The etymology of the word simply refers to the person who discovered and documented the syndrome.