[Osteogenesis imperfecta and glaucoma. A case report]

Ophthalmologe. 2012 May;109(5):479-82. doi: 10.1007/s00347-011-2455-1.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a connective tissue metabolic disorder with autosomal inheritance. Ocular involvement includes blue sclera, myopia, glaucoma and keratoconus in addition to bone synthesis defects. We report the case of a male patient with OI who suffered from progressive visual field defects and advanced glaucomatous optic atrophy and underwent trabeculectomy on both eyes. Intraocular pressures (IOP) of 7-11 mmHg were measured 1 year postoperatively. This report illustrates peculiarities in the surgical therapy of open angle glaucoma in patients with OI as well as the options for complication management.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Glaucoma, Open-Angle / etiology*
  • Glaucoma, Open-Angle / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Osteogenesis Imperfecta / complications*
  • Osteogenesis Imperfecta / diagnosis
  • Osteogenesis Imperfecta / surgery*
  • Trabeculectomy / methods*
  • Treatment Outcome