Duane retraction syndrome

What is Duane retraction syndrome?

A congenital form of strabismus characterized by limited horizontal eye movement accompanied by globe retraction and palpebral fissure narrowing on attempted adduction. It is an ocular congenital cranial dysinnervation disorder (CCDD) and can lead to amblyopia.

Other condition names

• DRS
• DURS
• Duane syndrome
• Stilling-Turk-Duane syndrome

Inheritance type

Autosomal dominant, Autosomal recessive, Not applicable

Age of Onset

• Infancy
• Neonatal