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Morning glory syndrome with chronic simple glaucoma
Ophthalmic Paediatrics and Genetics
|March 1, 1986
Summary
Morning Glory Syndrome, a rare fundus condition, was linked to chronic simple glaucoma in a 42-year-old woman. This association may stem from congenital anterior chamber angle malformations.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Medical Imaging
- Genetics
Background:
- Morning Glory Syndrome (MGS) is a rare congenital anomaly of the optic disc.
- MGS is typically unilateral and associated with other ocular and systemic abnormalities.
- Chronic simple glaucoma is a progressive optic neuropathy for which risk factors are being investigated.