Non-ptotic ocular myasthenia gravis: A common presentation of an uncommon disease

Jennifer Colavito1, Jeffrey Cooper1,2, Kenneth J. Ciuffreda3
1Private practice, 539 Park Avenue, New York, New York
2State University of New York, College of Optometry, Department of Clinical Sciences, New York, New York
3Department of Visual Sciences, New York, New York

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