Lateral rectus recession for consecutive exotropia in esotropic Duane syndrome: A case report.

Consecutive exotropia is considered as a rare complication after medial rectus recession that is performed for cases of esotropic Duane syndrome. Here, we present a case of 5-year-old female initially presented with the limitation of abduction, narrowing of the palpebral fissure, and globe retraction of the left eye along with a mild left face turn. She was diagnosed with Duane syndrome Type 1.

The burden perceived by informal caregivers of the elderly in Saudi Arabia.

Objectives: The objective of this study was to discover the characteristics of informal caregivers of elderly patients; to determine the socioeconomic, psychological, and physical consequences facing informal caregivers; and to measure their burdens and needs.

Materials And Methods: This study was a cross-sectional survey of informal caregivers of elderly patients. Participants were recruited from different hospitals and primary care clinics in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.