Microcornea associated with retinopathy of prematurity.
Eight children with retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) in whom the corneal diameters were abnormally small in one or both eyes are reported. The mechanisms for microcornea in ROP are discussed. The differential diagnosis of microphthalmos is briefly considered.
D003315:Cornea / Q000254:growth & development / Q000473:pathology*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004200:Diseases in Twins; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D008850:Microphthalmos / Q000175:diagnosis; D012178:Retinopathy of Prematurity / Q000473:pathology*