Parks–Bielschowsky three-step test

Parks–Bielschowsky three-step test
SynonymsPark's three-step test, Bielschowsky head tilt test
Test ofExtraocular muscle

The Parks–Bielschowsky three-step test,[1] also known as Park's three-step test or Bielschowsky head tilt test,[2] is a method used to isolate the paretic extraocular muscle, particularly superior oblique muscle and trochlear nerve (fourth cranial nerve),[3] in acquired vertical double vision.[4] It was originally described by Marshall M. Parks.[5]

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  2. ^ Elliott, David B. "6.16: Identifying the Defective Muscle: Parks 3-Step Test". Clinical Procedures in Primary Eye Care (4th ed.). Retrieved 2 February 2014. citing von Noorden GK: Binocular vision and ocular motility: Theory and management of strabismus. London, CV Mosby, 2002.
  3. ^ Yanoff, Myron; Duker, Jay S. (13 December 2013). Ophthalmology: Expert Consult: Online and Print. Elsevier Health Sciences. p. 1220. ISBN 978-1-4557-3984-4.
  4. ^ Wang, Frederick M. "Strabismus" (PDF): 6. Archived from the original (PDF) on 28 May 2010. Retrieved 2 February 2014. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  5. ^ Helveston, Eugene M. (ed.). "Diagnosis and Classification of Superior Oblique Palsy". Project ORBIS International Inc. Retrieved 2 February 2014.