Fundus Changes in the Microphthalmy Eyes
Overview
The goal is to describe the fundamental aspects of fundoscopic eye in patients with microphthalmia
Study Type
- Study Type: Observational
- Study Design
- Time Perspective: Retrospective
- Study Primary Completion Date: September 2008
Detailed Description
Microphthalmos is a developmental ocular disorder defined as a small eyeball. The condition can be associated with abnormalities of anterior and posterior segments. The most common anterior characteristics include corneal opacities, angle-closure and a shallow anterior chamber and cataract. The main findings of posterior segment are uveal effusion, retinal folds, abnormalities of macular capillary vascularization, absence of foveal depression and peripheral retinoschisis. We performed on 3 patients with microphthalmos and their OCT features of posterior segment.
Participating in This Clinical Trial
Inclusion Criteria
- Clinical diagnosis of microphthalmia Exclusion Criteria:
- Eyes larger than 18mm
Gender Eligibility: All
Minimum Age: 10 Years
Maximum Age: 80 Years
Are Healthy Volunteers Accepted: Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Investigator Details
- Lead Sponsor
- Hospital de Olhos Sadalla Amin Ghanem
- Provider of Information About this Clinical Study
- Fernando Jose De Novelli, Fernando Jose De Novelli
- Overall Official(s)
- Fernando J Novelli, Bsc, Principal Investigator, Hospital de Olhos Sadalla Amin Ghanem
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