Spasm of the near reflex: A case report

Spasm of the near reflex: A case report

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Purpose: Spasm of the near reflex (SNR) is a triad of miosis, excess accommodation and excess convergence.Primary SNR is most often functional in origin dorisvale station for sale We aim to highlight the clinical features which distinguish primary convergence from other conditions with a similar presentation but more sinister underlying aetiology, for example bilateral abducens nerve palsy.Observations: There is a paucity of published data on SNR, in particular diagnostic criteria and treatment.

We report a case of SNR of functional origin in an otherwise healthy young female keychron m4 and discuss the clinical features that differentiate this condition from similar conditions with underlying neurological origin.Conclusion and importance: SNR is predominantly a clinical diagnosis, and often leads to patients undergoing unnecessary investigations and sometimes treatment.Recognising the salient features that differentiate it could potentially avoid this.