bilateral congenital protruding corneal leukoma with marked edema: an atypical peters’ anomaly

Spontaneous corneal perforation in an eye with Peters’ anomaly

A premature female infant underwent her first ophthalmologic examination at the age of 4 weeks. The initial examination of the baby was requested for evaluation of a 'white spot' on the surface of her right eye. She had been hospitalized in the neonatal intensive care unit because of systemic abnormalities, such as a right clavicle fracture and microcephaly. Slit-lamp examination of the right e...

Improvement of Corneal Opacity in Peters' Anomaly

A 5-week-old male presented with Peters' anomaly. Corneal transplantation was deferred and the patient underwent an optical sector iridectomy in his better eye with central leukoma and iridocorneal adhesions. At six months following surgery, there was a decrease in corneal opacity. The most recent ophthalmic examination was performed at age 42 months. The cornea was considerably clearer, and th...

Peters’ Anomaly

While conducting medical aid in Mozambique, a 41 year old African male presented to our eye clinic complaining of visual impairment. The male was found to have Peters' anomaly type 2, a rare congenital ocular malformation leading to sensory amblyopia and glaucoma.

Bilateral extracorporeal testicular ectopia: An extremely rare congenital anomaly

Classic Galactosemia Presenting with Unilateral Peters Anomaly

Objective: To report a case of classic galactosemia that presented with a rare ocular finding, Peters’ anomaly. Clinical Presentation and Intervention: A neonate, born to firstdegree healthy cousins, presented with persistent vomiting, failure to thrive, lethargy, and jaundice. Corneal opacity was noticed in the left eye. Hydration and empiric antibiotics were started after collection of the re...

Classic Galactosemia Presenting with Unilateral Peters Anomaly

Objective: To report a case of classic galactosemia that presented with a rare ocular finding, Peters’ anomaly. Clinical Presentation and Intervention: A neonate, born to firstdegree healthy cousins, presented with persistent vomiting, failure to thrive, lethargy, and jaundice. Corneal opacity was noticed in the left eye. Hydration and empiric antibiotics were started after collection of the re...