Strabismus measurements in the Siamese cat

Am J Optom Physiol Opt. 1976 Oct;53(10):643-6. doi: 10.1097/00006324-197610000-00001.

Abstract

Anatomical and neurophysiological studies suggest a relationship between "abnormal" visual pathways and strabismus found in the Siamese cat. A telephotographic method for measuring eye positions in these cats reveals that newborn Siamese cats have a conspicuous exotropia appearance. Adult animals appear to have esotropia, orthophoria, or exotropia, which can be intermittent.

MeSH terms

  • Age Factors
  • Animals
  • Cat Diseases / physiopathology*
  • Cats / physiology*
  • Eye / anatomy & histology
  • Eye Movements*
  • Light
  • Reflex
  • Strabismus / physiopathology*
  • Vision, Ocular