1262 The Relationship Between Eye Dominance and Congenital Limb Absence: A Retrospective Study

Abstract Aim Congenital limb absence, the absence of one or more limbs present at birth, is a rare but potentially debilitating condition. Previous research has suggested that there may be relationship between eye dominance and development congenital this not been extensively studied. In general population, 35-56% left handers are left-eye dominant 62-73% right right-eye dominant. The aim retrospective study to explore absence. Method Medical records individuals with from May 1995 March 2002 were reviewed, was determined through use standardized tests. A multivariable logistic regression developed determine effect deficiency laterality on eye-dominance. Results total 81 patients eligible for inclusion in median age 25 (IQR = 20). 54.3% (n 44) female. Laterality 27:54 (Left:Right). our group, 81.5% left-hand 83.3% right-hand Patients likely than (OR 22.39, 7.02-85.80, p<0.001). Conclusions This suggests potential link Further needed fully understand its implications prevention management