Isolated Bilateral Congenital Iris Sphincter Agenesis
Author
Source
Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-2, 2 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-12-14
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
2
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Purpose.
We herein report a patient with bilateral congenital total iris sphincter agenesis with no other abnormality detected on systemic examination.
Methods.
A 24-year-old laborer presented to us for a routine checkup with complaint of photophobia and inability to work under sunlight.
Examination revealed bilateral absence of sphincter and 6.5 mm pupil in both eyes in the undilated state.
Results.
Accommodation was poor in both eyes.
Systemic examination was within normal limits.
He was prescribed bifocal photochromic glasses for constant wear.
Conclusions.
Congenital sphincter agenesis can occur in an isolated form without systemic abnormalities which can be managed conservatively.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Rao, Aparna. 2011. Isolated Bilateral Congenital Iris Sphincter Agenesis. Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-2.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Rao, Aparna. Isolated Bilateral Congenital Iris Sphincter Agenesis. Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-2.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-474774
American Medical Association (AMA)
Rao, Aparna. Isolated Bilateral Congenital Iris Sphincter Agenesis. Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-2.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-474774
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-474774