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Aniridia
Diagnostic tests
Slit lamp examination
Iris flurorescene angiogarphy
ultrasound bio-microscopy examination
Optical coherence tomography
Definition- is a congenital form of iris hypoplasia whereby the iris appears absent.
Signs and symptoms
abnormal pupil that cant be dilated
absence of the iris
Clouding of the entire eye
sensitivity to light
low visibility due to defect in the eyes
Causes
Occurs while the eye is developing during the 12th to the 14th week of pregnancy
reference
medlineplus.gov
Treatment and management
Eyedrops, if glaucoma is present
An opthalmoogist ofor bserves patients for controlling light sensivity
Surgical management
Goniotomy
cataract removal sugery
Trabulectomy
Cyclophotocoagulation
Artificial iris may be be placed in the iris after removal
Prescription of glasses or contact lenses
Nursing diagnosis
Do child's health history
Do a physical examination
Eye Examination
