Systemic and Ophthalmologic Findings in Patients with Iris Coloboma
Pur po se: Ocular coloboma is a rare malformation resulting from defective closure of the embryonic optic fissure. It can affect iris, retina, choroid, optic disc or ciliary body. This study reviews the clinical diagnosis and the accompanying ocular and systemic abnormalities in cases of iris colo...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Galenos Yayinevi
2013-01-01
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Series: | Türk Oftalmoloji Dergisi |
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Online Access: | http://www.oftalmoloji.org/article_7395/Systemic-And-Ophthalmologic-Findings-In-Patients-With-Iris-Coloboma |
Summary: | Pur po se: Ocular coloboma is a rare malformation resulting from defective closure of the embryonic optic fissure. It can affect iris, retina,
choroid, optic disc or ciliary body. This study reviews the clinical diagnosis and the accompanying ocular and systemic abnormalities in cases
of iris coloboma.
Ma te ri al and Met hod: Sixteen eyes of ten patients referred to our clinic and diagnosed as iris coloboma were included in the study and were
reviewed retrospectively.
Re sults: Seven cases were sporadic, and three cases were familial. Isolated iris coloboma was present in only one case, and chorioretinal
involvement was present in all the others. Seven cases had involvement of the optic disc. Other ocular anomalies were unilateral microphthalmia
in 3 cases, unilateral anophthalmia in 1 case, and unilateral microcornea in one case. Strabismus was present in the familial cases.
Dis cus si on: In patients, diagnosed with iris coloboma, routine eye examination should be completed, refractive errors should be
corrected, and these patients must be follewed for amblyopia. If strabismus is concominant, surgery can be performed. For potential
complications, patients should be checked at regular intervals. (Turk J Ophthalmol 2013; 43: 19-22) |
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ISSN: | 1300-0659 2147-2661 |