Clinical anophthalmos.

Abstract

SUMMARYWe report on 15 patients (10 boys, 5 girls) with clinical anophthalmos. Two of them had bilateral anophthalmos, 10 had systemic anomalies, and six had abnormalities of their remaining eye. Only two appeared to have an associated underlying aetiology. Fourteen patients underwent orbital reconstruction or socket enlargement with varying degrees of success. Our own experience suggests that unnecessary lid procedures should be avoided, but we recommend early prosthetic fittings. We feel that a multidisciplinary approach is necessary to attain useful rehabilitation.

Pierre Robin sequence with unilateral anophthalmia and lower limb oligodactyly: an unusual presentation of ophthalmoacromelic syndrome?

“…Multiple abnormalities have been described in the literature in association with anophthalmia, such as abnormalities of the other eye (O'Keefe et al, 1987). Our patient had abnormality of the disc in the fellow eye.…”

Bi-directional distraction in the treatment of micro-orbitism: A case report

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Microphthalmia and Synostotic Frontal Plagiocephaly: A Rare Clinical Entity with Implications for Craniofacial Reconstruction

“…12,13 In cases in which no globe is clinically apparent, but the presence of an ocular remnant is determined using magnetic resonance imaging or computed tomography, the term "clinical anophthalmia" is sometimes applied. 9,14 Although the distinction between true anophthalmia and severe microphthalmia can only be made histologically, such information is often without relevance for clinical management. 9 For this reason, the term microphthalmia is often considered to be inclusive of anophthalmia as well.…”