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Ocular findings in Turner syndrome. A prospective study
Ophthalmology
|August 1, 1984
Summary
Ophthalmological examinations reveal that strabismus is the most common eye abnormality in Turner syndrome patients. Other ocular findings include ptosis, hypertelorism, and color deficiency.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Genetics
- Pediatrics
Background:
- Turner syndrome is a genetic condition affecting females.
- Ocular abnormalities are frequently associated with Turner syndrome.
Purpose of the Study:
- To document the spectrum of ocular abnormalities in patients with Turner syndrome.
- To identify the most prevalent ophthalmological findings in this population.
Main Methods:
- Complete ophthalmological examinations were conducted.
- Thirty consecutive patients with Turner syndrome were included.
- Karyotype analysis (45XO and 45XO/46XX mosaicism) was performed.
Main Results:
- Strabismus was the most prominent ocular abnormality, affecting 33% of patients.
- Other findings included ptosis (16%), hypertelorism (10%), epicanthus (10%), and antimongoloid slants (10%).
- Red-green color deficiency was observed in 10% of patients; one patient had nystagmus.
Conclusions:
- Strabismus is a highly prevalent ocular finding in Turner syndrome.
- A range of ocular abnormalities should be monitored in individuals with Turner syndrome.