Congenital Aniridia Associated with Congenital Aphakia and Glaucoma: A Case Report

JOURNAL TITLE: AMEI's Current Trends in Diagnosis & Treatment

Author
1. Shray Dogra
2. Pawan Prasher
ISSN
2582-4260
DOI
10.5005/jp-journals-10055-0120
Volume
5
Issue
1
Publishing Year
2021
Pages
2
Author Affiliations
    1. Department of Ophthalmology, Sri Guru Ram Das Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Amritsar, Punjab, India
    1. Department of Ophthalmology, Sri Guru Ram Das Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Amritsar, Punjab, India
  • Article keywords
    Aniridia, Aphakia, Glaucoma, Keratopathy, Nystagmus

    Abstract

    Introduction: Congenital aniridia is a rare disease associated with absent irides and various other ocular and systemic conditions. We report an extremely rare incidence of congenital aniridia associated with congenital aphakia and glaucoma in a young man. Case description: A 28-year-old man presented with symptoms of ocular discomfort and low vision in his left eye. Visual acuity was finger counting at a half-meter, and examination showed the presence of aniridia, aphakia, nystagmus, and aniridic keratopathy, along with partial glaucomatous optic atrophy, poor foveal reflex, and a few white vitreous opacities in the fundus. The management was done conservatively with aphakic glasses, lubricants, and antiglaucoma drops. Conclusion: The management of congenital aphakia associated with other ocular anomalies should be aimed at the preservation of residual vision and prevention of sight-threatening complications.

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