Health & Medical Eye Health & Optical & Vision

An 8-Year-Old With Progressively Worsening Blurry Vision

An 8-Year-Old With Progressively Worsening Blurry Vision

Clinical Presentation


An 8-year-old girl presented to the pediatric ophthalmology clinic complaining of many months of blurry vision that had been progressively getting worse. She had never worn glasses before and this was her first baseline eye examination.

She recently moved to the United States from another country. Her mother was not aware of any health problems and stated that the child was developmentally normal.

On ocular examination, visual acuity was 20/100 in the right eye and 20/200 in the left eye. Her pupils were reactive bilaterally with no afferent pupillary defect. Motility examination was normal. Slit lamp examination revealed lens subluxation (Figure ). Fundus examination was normal. Cycloplegic refraction was -13.50+5.50 x 85 in the right eye and -15.00+3.00 x 85 in the left eye.



Figure. Photograph of a subluxated lens in the patient's left eye.



Questions answered incorrectly will be highlighted.

What is the likely cause of this patient's ocular condition?

Homocystinuria

Weill-Marchesani syndrome

Marfan syndrome

Trauma




SHARE
RELATED POSTS on "Health & Medical"
A Complete Guide For Patients Undergoing Cataract Surgery
A Complete Guide For Patients Undergoing Cataract Surgery
Glasses Make You BLIND
Glasses Make You BLIND
Should I have Lasik or ICL
Should I have Lasik or ICL
Problems About Curing Astigmatism
Problems About Curing Astigmatism
Cataracts - What You Need to Know
Cataracts - What You Need to Know
Trend of Development of Chinese Eyeglasses
Trend of Development of Chinese Eyeglasses
How to Choose the Best Eyeglass Frame
How to Choose the Best Eyeglass Frame
What Are the Different Types of Frames for Eye Glasses?
What Are the Different Types of Frames for Eye Glasses?
Nearpoint Devices and Their Effects on Vision
Nearpoint Devices and Their Effects on Vision
Ray Ban Sunglasses: The Trendy And Elegant Sunglasses At Cheap Prices
Ray Ban Sunglasses: The Trendy And Elegant Sunglasses At Cheap Prices
Tips On How To Improve Your Vision
Tips On How To Improve Your Vision
Eye Specialists for Optimal Eye Therapy: Learning the Details
Eye Specialists for Optimal Eye Therapy: Learning the Details
To Improve Eyesight - The Common Ways
To Improve Eyesight - The Common Ways
Lutein - What is It?
Lutein - What is It?
Disposable Contacts - A Better Choice For Teenage Lens Wearers
Disposable Contacts - A Better Choice For Teenage Lens Wearers
Opthalmic Medical IndustryOn The Verge Of Its Growth
Opthalmic Medical IndustryOn The Verge Of Its Growth
What Makes Rhubarb & Pink Grapefruit Red?
What Makes Rhubarb & Pink Grapefruit Red?
Eye Exercises to Improve Vision
Eye Exercises to Improve Vision
Retinal Detachment-Treatment Overview
Retinal Detachment-Treatment Overview
How Does One Know Whether Eye Surgery Is Suitable Or Not?
How Does One Know Whether Eye Surgery Is Suitable Or Not?

Leave Your Reply

*