Ocular Findings in Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita

Close ophthalmological follow-up of a case of arthrogryposis multiplex congenita disclosed a progressing paresis of the lateral recti, a gradual decrease in the corneal blinking reflex by the age of eight weeks and a clear deterioration of the visual evoked responses by the first 16 weeks of life along with preservation of normal ERG responses. These observations are believed to represent the gradual affection of the motor and sensorial cranial nerves occurring post-natally in this case of AMC.