A Case Report of Familial Congenital Aniridia and Oculocutaneous Albinism with an Emphasis on Multifaceted and Multidisciplinary Patient Management.
Background: Congenital aniridia and oculocutaneous albinism impair ocular development and frequently present with overlapping signs and symptoms. Similar manifestations include foveal hypoplasia, optic nerve hypoplasia, iris abnormalities, congenital nystagmus, strabismus, and decreased visual acuit...
| Publicado en: | Optometry & Visual Performance Vol. 10; no. 3; pp. 139 - 144 |
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Optometric Extension Program
Oct2022
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