Dissociated vertical deviation

Dissociated vertical deviation

Dissociated Vertical Deviation (DVD) is an ocular condition which occurs in association with a squint, typically Infantile Esotropia.

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Mechanism

Dissociation refers to the situation where the innervation of this eye movement occurs involuntarily and independently of the other eye. Usually both eyes work together as described by Hering's and Sherrington's laws of innervation. A DVD is a slow upward and sometimes temporal movement of one eye, with cortical suppression of the eye while it is deviated. On returning downward and possibly inward to take up fixation, the DVD slow movement will be reversed.

The dissociative movement seen 'objectively' should not be confused with the dissociation that occurs 'subjectively' - as when the brain begins to not visualise both images simultaneously (by ignoring or suppressing vision in that eye).

Characteristics

The condition usually affects both eyes, but can occur unilaterally or asymmetrically. It is often associated with latent or manifest-latent nystagmus and, as well as occurring with Infantile esotropia, can also be found associated with exotropias and vertical deviations.

DVD's are usually controlled from occurring with both eyes open, but may become manifest with inattention. Usually some level of dissociative occlusion is required - to trigger the brain to suppress vision in that eye and then not control a DVD from occurring. The level of dissociative occlusion required may involve using a red filter, a darker filter or - complete occlusion (eg. with a hand).

Differential Diagnosis

DVD is often mistaken for over-action of the inferior oblique extra-ocular muscles. DVD can be revealed on ocular movement testing when one eye is occluded by the nose on lateral gaze. This eye will then elevate, simulating an inferior oblique over action. However in a unilateral case, overaction of the superior rectus muscle in the unaffected dominant eye, can also be a causing factor as well as causing a V pattern exophoria.

Testing for DVD

A test called the Bielschowsky Darkening Wedge Test can be used to reveal and diagnose the presence of Dissociated Vertical Deviation, although any (or no) amount of dissociative occlusion may also prompt it to occur.

The patient is asked to look at a light. One eye is covered and a filter is placed in front of the other eye. The density or opacity of this filter is gradually increased, and the behaviour of the eye under the cover is observed NOT of the eye beneath the filter. Initially, if DVD is present, the covered eye will have elevated, but as the filter opacity is increased the eye under the cover will gradually move downwards.

Onset

DVD typically becomes apparent between 18 months and three years of age, however, the difficulties of achieving the prolonged occlusion required for accurate detection in the very young, make it possible that onset is generally earlier than these figures suggest.

Treatment

Management of this condition is surgical and typically involves reducing the strength of the Inferior Oblique muscle of the affected eye(s).

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References

  • Mein J, Trimble R. Diagnosis and management of ocular motility disorders., 2nd ed. Oxford: Blackwell, 1991
  • F Rowe, Clinical Orthoptics Blackwell Publishing; 2nd Ed edition (April 2004)

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