Atypical newborn eye examination

You are asked to perform a routine newborn examination on a term baby, out of hours, as his parents are eager to take him home. When examining his eyes, you note this appearance (figures 1 and 2). The parents ask if you have found a problem and what this means for their baby. Test your knowledge Examination: what term describes the appearance of the eyes in the images? Coloboma. Aniridia. Retinal detachment. Epiphora. Ophthalmological problems: which of the following can occur as a result? Photophobia. Glaucoma. Cataract. Nystagmus. Decreased visual acuity. All of the above. Aetiology: what is the most frequent cause of aniridia? Congenital infection. Inherited—autosomal dominant. Sporadic. Inherited—X-linked. Associated problems: should any other investigations be considered? Chest X-ray Renal ultrasound Full...
Source: Archives of Disease in Childhood - Education and Practice - Category: Pediatrics Authors: Tags: Epilogue Source Type: research