PURPOSE: To evaluate the clinical ophthalmological findings in Möebius sequence patients. Methods: Twenty-eight Möebius sequence patients were studied at three ophthalmological centers in Pernambuco state, Brazil. RESULTS: Bilateral epicanthus was found in 25 patients (89.3%), ptosis in 14 (50.0%), corneal opacities from exposure in 5 (17.8%) and diminished Bell's reflex in 3 (10.7%). Monocular visual acuity varied from 0.03 to 1. Visual acuity deficiency was detected in 13 patients (46.4%). The most frequent refractive error was astigmatism. It was observed in 33 eyes (58.9%). At the primary position, 16 patients (57.2%) had esotropia, 2 (7.1%) had exotropia and 7 (25.0%) had orthotropia. Fundoscopic examination was normal in 26 patients (92.8%). CONCLUSIONS: It was observed that Möebius sequence patients presented important ophthalmological disorders, like visual acuity deficiency, incomitant strabismus, exposure keratitis and refractive errors. It is suggested that these patients should be evaluated early by an ophthalmologist for the diagnosis and treatment of these problems.
Möebius syndrome; Eye diseases; Eye; Visual acuity; Child
