Familial nanophthalmos: management and complications

Indian J Ophthalmol. 1994 Sep;42(3):139-43.

Abstract

Nanophthalmos is a rare form of congenital hypermetropia, in which, the individual is at a high risk of developing angle-closure glaucoma. We report a family of nanophthalmos affecting a brother and sister, as confirmed by biometry. Genetic analysis revealed an autosomal recessive mode of inheritance. The sister developed angle-closure glaucoma, which was refractory to medical and laser therapy. She underwent surgical interventions which resulted in complications. The clinical presentation, management, and complications encountered are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anterior Chamber / pathology
  • Female
  • Glaucoma, Angle-Closure / etiology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Microphthalmos / complications
  • Microphthalmos / genetics*
  • Microphthalmos / therapy
  • Pedigree