ReviewJournal of current ophthalmology
Ocular Abnormal Head Posture: A Literature Review.
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- Does abnormal head posture aid in amblyopia prevention?BMC ophthalmology · 2026Article
- Retinal and Choroidal Microvascular Alterations Associated with Compensatory Head Tilt in Congenital Superior Oblique Palsy: An Interocular OCTA Analysis.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Neck- and balance related complaints in subjects with visual impairment and ongoing inpatient-rehabilitation: an exploratory cross-sectional study.Scientific reports · 2026Observational
- Correction of Abnormal Head Position in Pediatric Nystagmus Using Yoked Low-Value Prism Glasses: A Retrospective Study.Investigative ophthalmology & visual science · 2026Article
- Case Report: Multi-sensory integration treatment for preschool children with intermittent exotropia and idiopathic scoliosis comorbidity.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Article
- Stereopsis impairment and its association with fovea-disc angle in congenital superior oblique palsy patients with compensatory head posture: a cross-sectional study.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Article
- Abnormal head movements in neurological conditions: a knowledge-based dataset with application to cervical dystonia.Frontiers in digital health · 2026Article
- Superior oblique split tendon lengthening for management of brown syndrome.International ophthalmology · 2025Article
- Screening of Clinical Data of Patients with Abnormal Head Posture and Investigation of Abnormal Head Posture Change After Treatment.Turkish journal of ophthalmology · 2025Article
- Refractive Profile and Angle of Deviation in Patients with Congenital Esotropia and Congenital Exotropia.Journal of ophthalmic & vision research · 2025Article
- Use of a Microelectromechanical Systems Sensor for Objective Measurements of Abnormal Head Posture in Congenital Superior Oblique Palsy Patients.Translational vision science & technology · 2024Article
- Clinical characteristics and surgical outcomes in patients with superior oblique muscle palsy: a retrospective study on 1057 patients.BMC ophthalmology · 2024Article
- Torticollis in Non-Syndromic Unicoronal Craniosynostosis Is Predominantly Ocular Related.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Article
- Brown syndrome: a literature review.Therapeutic advances in ophthalmologyReview
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Abstract
purposeTo provide a comprehensive review on different characteristics of abnormal head postures (AHPs) due to different ocular causes, its measurement, and its effect on facial appearance.
methodsIn this review article, PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar search engines were searched for the scientific articles and books published between 1975 and September 2020 based on the keywords of this article. The selected articles were collected, summarized, classified, evaluated, and finally concluded.
resultsAHP can be caused by various ocular or nonocular diseases. The prevalence of ocular causes of AHP was reported to be 18%-25%. 1.1% of patients presenting to ophthalmology clinics has AHP. The first step in evaluating a patient with AHP is a correct differential diagnosis between nonocular and ocular sources by performing comprehensive eye examinations and ruling out other causes of orthopedic and neurological AHP. Ocular AHP occurs for a variety of reasons, the most important of which include nystagmus, superior oblique palsy, and Duane's retraction syndrome. AHP may be an essential clinical sign for an underlying disease, which can only be appropriately treated by the accurate determination of the cause. Long-standing AHP may lead to facial asymmetry and secondary muscular and skeletal changes.
conclusionIn conclusion, a proper differential diagnosis between nonocular and ocular causes, knowledge of the different forms of AHP and their measurement methods, accurate diagnosis of the cause, and proper and timely treatment of ocular AHP can prevent facial asymmetry and secondary muscular and skeletal changes in the patients.
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