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Aqueous misdirection syndrome in persistent fetal vasculature (PFV)
Renata Tiemi Kato1, Paula Delegrego Borba1, Christiane Rolim de Moura1
1Department of Ophthalmology, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Arquivos Brasileiros De Oftalmologia
|September 28, 2017
Summary
Persistent fetal vasculature in a child can cause acute angle closure glaucoma. Surgical intervention, including lensectomy and vitrectomy, effectively controlled intraocular pressure, offering a successful treatment for this rare condition.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Pediatric Ophthalmology
- Glaucoma Research
Background:
- Persistent fetal vasculature (PFV) is a congenital condition affecting eye development.
- Acute angle closure glaucoma is a serious condition that can lead to vision loss.
- Aqueous misdirection syndrome can cause secondary glaucoma, particularly in pediatric cases.

