Abstract
Myasthenia gravis is a relatively common neuromuscular disorder, with ocular myasthenia gravis being a subset defined as myasthenia gravis limited to the orbicularis, levator, and extraocular muscles. Patients with ocular myasthenia gravis can have disabling diplopia or functional blindness from ptosis and in most cases treatment is required. Like generalized myasthenia gravis, there are a variety of treatments available that include pyridostigmine, immunosuppression, intravenous immunoglobulin, plasmapheresis, thymectomy, lid crutches, ptosis surgery, and extraocular muscle surgery. Unfortunately, there is limited data on the use of individual treatments in ocular myasthenia gravis and no data comparing treatments. Using a combination of available data on treatment of generalized myasthenia gravis, data on treatment of ocular myasthenia gravis, best practices, and clinical experience we will provide a rational framework for treatment of ocular myasthenia gravis.
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