DR. SWATI CHANDRAVANSHI

DR.JAYSHREE, DR.SWATI KUJUR

Abstract

INTRODUCTION – Aniridia is a panocular disorder characterized by varying degrees of iris hypoplasia, reduced visual acuity, and nystagmus secondary to foveal hypoplasia. The prevalence of aniridia in general population is 1 in 50,000 to 100,000 people and incidence varies with the general population.

CASE DESCRIPTION – We report a 13year female complaint of diminution of vision and horizontal involuntary movements in both eyes since birth. In patient’s family her father and grandmother had history of aniridia since childhood. Best corrected visual acuity of patient in both eyes was counting finger 2 meter. On examination left eye had divergent squint. Anterior segment examination showed both eyes aniridia, superior subluxation of lens. Fundus examination showed pigmentary changes.

CONCLUSION – Aniridia is a genetic disease with possible association with other ocular and systemic disorders, which may compromise visual prognosis. Genetic counseling is very important in such families.