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Congenital Isolated Bilateral Anophthalmia: A Case Report
Ikram El Hachmi1, Anass Ayyad1, Manal Elidrissi Errahhali2
1Department of Neonatology and Neonatal Resuscitation, Maternal, Child and Mental Health Research Laboratory, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Oujda, Mohammed First University, Oujda, MAR.
Cureus
|July 24, 2026
Summary
Congenital anophthalmia, the absence of eyes, can be genetic. This case highlights a family history and the need for a multidisciplinary approach in managing this rare condition.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Genetics
- Developmental Biology
Background:
- Congenital anophthalmia is the complete absence of the eye, stemming from early embryonic optic vesicle formation failure.
- It can manifest unilaterally or bilaterally, either in isolation or as part of a broader syndromic disorder.
- A family history of anophthalmia suggests a potential genetic predisposition.