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Ocular abnormalities in Floating-Harbor syndrome.

Ibrahim Asseidat¹, Lawrence M Kaufman

¹Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences, University of Illinois at Chicago, IL 60612, USA.

Journal of AAPOS : the Official Publication of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus

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Summary

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This case report details the first comprehensive eye exam for Floating-Harbor syndrome, identifying acquired esotropia and unusual eyelashes. Other previously documented ocular features are also reviewed.

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Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Genetics
Pediatric Medicine

Background:

Floating-Harbor syndrome is a rare genetic disorder with diverse clinical manifestations.
Ocular abnormalities have been anecdotally reported but not systematically studied.
This study aims to provide a detailed ophthalmological examination in a patient with this syndrome.

Observation:

A comprehensive eye examination was performed on a patient diagnosed with Floating-Harbor syndrome.
Specific ocular findings were noted during the examination.
Previous literature on ocular manifestations in Floating-Harbor syndrome was reviewed.

Findings:

The primary ocular findings included partially accommodative, acquired esotropia.
Unusual eyelash morphology was also observed.
The review of existing literature identified other reported ocular features.

Implications:

This case report expands the understanding of ocular involvement in Floating-Harbor syndrome.
It highlights the importance of thorough ophthalmological evaluation in patients with this condition.
Further research may elucidate the specific mechanisms causing these ocular findings.