Axenfeld's anomaly and related disorders

Axenfeld's anomaly is a bilateral disorder characterized by a prominent, anteriorly displaced. Schwalbe's line (posterior embryotoxon) and peripheral iris strands which span the anterior chamber angle to attach to Schwalbe's line. Although this particular condition is benign, the two clinical features manifested are observed in other ocular disorders with potentially sight-threatening sequelae. An asymptomatic patient with Axenfeld's anomaly presented to our office for routine eye care. A case report, discussion of the condition and differential diagnoses are presented regarding this ocular anomaly and related disorders.