Nanophthalmos in sisters, one with exfoliation syndrome.
In a consanguineous family of two siblings, both with nanophthalmos, one was found to also have bilateral exfoliation syndrome. This combination of conditions has not, to our knowledge, previously been reported and has not had any apparent negative consequences. Her sister has manifested typical complications of nanophthalmos, including angle-closure glaucoma initially and, eventually, severe uveal effusion after cataract surgery.
Diehl
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Department of Ophthalmology, University of Toronto, Ont.
Feldman
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Tanzer
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Shea
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D000368:Aged; D002387:Cataract Extraction / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D015812:Glaucoma, Angle-Closure / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007905:Lens Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D008850:Microphthalmos / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D008875:Middle Aged; D013577:Syndrome; D014065:Tonometry, Ocular; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014603:Uveal Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D014792:Visual Acuity