Ocular and Systemic Findings in Adults with Uveal Coloboma

Ophthalmology. 2020 Dec;127(12):1772-1774. doi: 10.1016/j.ophtha.2020.05.028. Epub 2020 May 17.

Abstract

Although visual acuity is largely stable in adults with coloboma, they are at risk of being labelled as glaucoma suspects and developing early-onset cataracts. Broad systemic screening may identify previously unnoticed comorbidities.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Abnormalities, Multiple / diagnosis
  • Abnormalities, Multiple / physiopathology
  • Adult
  • Anterior Eye Segment / abnormalities*
  • Coloboma / diagnosis*
  • Coloboma / physiopathology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Microphthalmos / diagnosis
  • Microphthalmos / physiopathology
  • Middle Aged
  • Myopia / diagnosis
  • Myopia / physiopathology
  • Posterior Eye Segment / abnormalities*
  • Uvea / abnormalities*
  • Visual Acuity / physiology
  • Young Adult