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Nilesh Raval¹, Cheng Zhang¹, Wen-Jeng Yao¹

¹Department of Ophthalmology, Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA.

American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports

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Summary

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This case study highlights posterior microphthalmos, a condition causing decreased vision and unique retinal findings like folds and pigmentary changes. Early recognition is crucial for managing visual acuity and preventing complications.

Keywords:

Hyperopia Nanophthalmos Papillomacular folds Posterior microphthalmos

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Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Retinal Diseases

Background:

Posterior microphthalmos is a rare condition characterized by a small eye with a normal anterior segment.
It can lead to significant visual impairment due to posterior segment abnormalities.

Observation:

A 19-year-old female presented with reduced visual acuity.
Bilateral posterior microphthalmos was diagnosed, featuring papillomacular retinal folds, optic disc drusen, and peripheral pigmentary retinopathy.

Findings:

Optical coherence tomography revealed retinal folds affecting inner retinal layers and loss of foveal contour.
The case demonstrates characteristic clinical presentations of posterior microphthalmos.

Implications:

Posterior microphthalmos presents with diverse posterior segment findings, impacting visual acuity.
Timely diagnosis and management are essential to address visual deficits and mitigate risks of secondary ocular complications.