====== Prism Adaptation for Esotropia ====== * Prism Adaptation Study * Randomized controlled trial * Provides an evidence based paradigm for treatment ===== Candidates ===== * Acquired Esotropia * Partially Accommodative Esotropia * Esotropia with Near > Distance * Exotropia has not been investigated thoroughly with this procedure ===== Procedure ===== * Add Fresnel prism to glasses * Try to split prism equally with larger prism over eye with worse acuity if needed ===== Possible Outcomes ===== * **Non-Responder** * Orthotropic but no sensory response * Keep prisms on and check immediately before surgery * Exotropia of any size * Stop and do surgery for entry angle * **Responder** * ≤ 8 Prism Diopers on Simultaneous prism cover test at distance and near and * Peripheral fusion on Worth 4 Dot test or * Stereo response on Titmus Stereo test * Surgery for angle at response * **Builder** * > 8 Prism Diopters on Simultaneous prism cover test * Add more prism and recheck in a week ===== Surgical Dose Table ===== ^ Target Angle (PD) ^ BMRc ^ LRs (one eye) ^ | 12 - 15 | 3.0 | - | | 16 - 20 | 3.5 | - | | 21 - 25 | 4.0 | - | | 26 - 30 | 4.5 | - | | 31 - 35 | 5.0 | - | | 36 - 40 | 5.5 | - | | 41 - 45 | 6.0 | - | | 46 - 50 | 5.0 | 5.0 | | 51 - 55 | 5.0 | 6.0 | | 56 - 60 | 5.0 | 7.0 | ===== References ===== * [[http://archopht.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=638654 | Prism adaption for Acquired Esotropia (6 months outcome data)]] * [[http://www.aaojournal.org/article/S0161-6420(96)30586-1/abstract|One-Year Surgical Outcome after Prism Adaptation for Acquired Esotropia]]