Ocular myasthenia gravis: Case report.

Abstract

The objective is to report a case of ocular myasthenia gravis – a rare condition in children A 6-year-old girl presented initially with right ptosis which worsened with exertion; later both eyes were involved and she experienced diplopia. A neostigmine test resulted in marked improvement in the patient’s ptosis. Ocular myasthenia gravis was diagnosed and she commenced treatment. Conclusion: Ocular myasthenia gravis though rare, may occur in children. Ophthalmologists and other physicians who attend to children remain aware of the possibility of this disease among this age group.