DR. SHIVANI BANSAL

Dr.Preeti Rawat, Dr.Neetu Kori, Dr.RITIKA AGRAWAL

Abstract

PURPOSE:To report case of Familial Acorea, its associations and management.

Method:Two male siblings of age 4 and 8 years reported with complaint of diminished vision from both eyes since birth, associated with constant eye movements. OU-Perception of light positive, with Microphthalmos and Nystagmus. Pupils were absent in both, normal iris colour and distorted pattern. Posterior segment examination not done due to acorea. Also had upward chin lift. No other ocular complaint, normal rest of the anterior chamber examination. No past family history, antenatal, postnatal birth history were normal. USG Bscan-calcification of both lens suggestive of Congenital Cataract and Microphthalmos.

Result:Pupilloplasty was performed in both eyes, then SICS with PCIOL implant done bilaterally for both cases.

Conclusion:This was a case of Familial Acorea, micropthalmos and cataract syndrome. Timely intervention can prevent development of stimulation deprivation amblyopia, and thus prevent handicap.