Anophthalmos, microphthalmos, and Coloboma in the United kingdom: clinical features, results of investigations, and early management.

Abstract

Colobomatous defects were the most common phenotype within this spectrum of anomalies in the United Kingdom. The high frequency of posterior segment colobomatous involvement means that a dilated fundal examination should be made in all cases.

The significant visual and systemic morbidity in affected children underlines the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to management.

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Subjects

• Abnormalities, Multiple
• Anophthalmos
• Child, Preschool
• Coloboma
• Cross-Sectional Studies
• Ethnic Groups
• Female
• Great Britain
• Humans
• Infant
• Male
• Microphthalmos
• Phenotype
• Visual Acuity

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Authors

• Shaheen P Shah
• Amy E Taylor
• Jane C Sowden
• Nicky Ragge
• Isabelle Russell-Eggitt
• Jugnoo S Rahi
• Clare E Gilbert

Publication date

2012-02-06

Journal

Journal topics

• Ophthalmology

Language

Eng.

Copyright

Ophthalmology

International Centre for Eye Health, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom. Shaheen.shah [at] lshtm.ac.uk

Release reference

Ophthalmology. 2012 Feb;119(2):362-8

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