Abstract:Peters' anomaly is a congenital disorder characterized by central corneal opacity and iris adhesions that extend to the periphery of the corneal opacity. The depth of the anterior chamber (AC) varies among affected individuals. Even if the AC is shallow, however, the angle usually remains open. As far as we are aware, no cases have been reported in which an AC has not formed. We present a rare case of Peters' anomaly with pupillary block leading to a fl attened AC.
Case ReportThe patient was a 2-month-old boy … Show more
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