Case Studies in Ophthalmology
Cases for the Ophthalmology Clerkship
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Case #34 Unilateral Cataract in Infants
History
A 10 day old infant. White pupil was noted at birth by the pediatrician.
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Question #1
What are the causes of the condition shown in the picture?
Question #2
What questions would be important to ask the parents of the child when obtaining a history?
Question #3
What would be the course of treatment for the ocular disorder shown?
References
Drummond GS, Scott WE: Monocular congenital cataract. Seminar: Department of Ophthalmology 1987.
Karr DJ, Scott WE: Visual acuity results following treatment of persistent hyperplastic primary vitreous. Arch Ophthalmol 1986; 104:662-667.
Nankin SJ, Scott WE: Persistent hyperplastic primary vitreous. Arch Ophthalmol 1977; 95:240-243.