DR. ARVIND KUMAR MORYA

DR. PRIYA SISODIYA, DR. VAISHALI LALIT UNE, DR. SIDDHARAM JANTI

Abstract

Background: Axenfeld-Reiger Syndrome (ARS) is a rare cause of congenital glaucoma and may result in loss of vision. ARS is mostly autosomal dominant in nature characterized by developmental abnormalities in the angle of anterior chamber and iris of the eye, also associated with structural abnormalities in the body.

Study Design : Prospective interventional study.

Methods: The patients presenting to OPD from March16 to June21 were actively screened to search for the salient features of this syndrome. 5 patients were found to have clinical characteristics suggestive of ARS.Patients were evaluated for demographic and clinical features as well as management and success of therapy. Family members were also actively searched. 4 cases were diagnosed as a result of active search.

Results: 7 out of 9 were symptomatic and were found to have glaucoma. 1 had limbal stem cell deficiency&other 1VKC.

Conclusion: Clinical characterization of ARS is must for a definitive diagnosis&management.