Learn About Brown Syndrome

What is the definition of Brown Syndrome?
Brown syndrome is an eye disorder characterized by abnormalities in the eye's ability to move. Specifically, the ability to look up and in is affected by a problem in the superior oblique muscle/tendon. The condition may be present at birth (congenital) or it may develop following surgery or as a result of inflammation or a problem with development. Some cases are constant while other are intermittent.
What are the alternative names for Brown Syndrome?
  • Brown syndrome
  • Superior Oblique Tendon Sheath syndrome
  • Tendon Sheath Adherence, Superior Oblique
Who are the top Brown Syndrome Local Doctors?
Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology

University Of Miami

1611 Nw 12 Th Ave, Jackson Memorial Hospital, 
Miami, FL 
 4.3 mi
Accepting New Patients

Hilda Capo is an Ophthalmologist in Miami, Florida. Dr. Capo and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brown Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Esotropia, Brown Syndrome, Benign Essential Blepharospasm, and Tenotomy. Dr. Capo is currently accepting new patients.

Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology

University Of Miami

900 Nw 17th St, 
Miami, FL 
 4.4 mi
Accepting New Patients

Kara Cavuoto is an Ophthalmologist in Miami, Florida. Dr. Cavuoto and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brown Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Brown Syndrome, Peters Anomaly, Iridectomy, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Cavuoto is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology

University Of Miami

1601 Nw 12th Ave, 
Miami, FL 
 4.2 mi

Craig Mckeown is an Ophthalmologist in Miami, Florida. Dr. Mckeown and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brown Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Esotropia, Brown Syndrome, Iridectomy, and Vitrectomy.

What are the latest Brown Syndrome Clinical Trials?
A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Phase 2 Study to Assess the Efficacy, Safety, and Pharmacokinetics of FNP-223 (Oral Formulation) to Slow the Disease Progression of Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) (PROSPER)

Summary: PROSPER trial is a trial to assess the efficacy of FNP-223 in slowing disease progression in participants with PSP as measured by the PSP Rating Scale (PSPRS) over 52 weeks and to assess the safety and tolerability of FNP-223 for 52 weeks in participants with PSP.

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Efficacy and Safety of the Nu.T for Improving Impaired Stereopsis Caused by Intermittent Exotropia : Multi Center, Randomized, Single-blind (Evaluator), Prospective Confirmatory Study

Summary: This study evaluates the efficacy and safety of visual perceptual learning for improving stereopsis in intermittent exotropia. Half of participants will receive visual perceptual training using the Nu.T. The other half will not receive any training because there is no standard treatment for decreased stereopsis in intermittent exotropia.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center