Corneal congenital anomalies and degenerations

Objectives: Upon completion of this conference the resident/student should have an understanding of corneal congential anomalies and degenerations and should be able to

  • List causes of congenital corneal anomalies
  • Discuss the approach to diagnosis of congenital anomalies of the cornea and sclera
  • Define and discuss developmental anomalies of the globe and sclera including
    • Cryptophthalmos
    • Microphthalmos
    • Nanophthalmos
    • Blue Sclera
  • Define and discuss developmental anomalies of the anterior segment including
    • Anomalies of the Size and Shape of the Cornea
    • Abnormalities of Corneal Structure and/or Clarity
    • Congenital Corneal Opacities
  • Define and Discuss secondary abnormalities affecting the fetal cornea including
    • Intrauterine keratitis
    • Congenital corneal keloid
    • Congenital corneal anesthesia
    • Congenital glaucoma
    • Birth trauma
    • ICE syndrome
    • Arvus juvenilis

Assignment: Please read Chapter 12 Basic Concepts of Congenital Anomalies of the Cornea and Sclera and Chapter 13 Clinical Aspects of Congenital Anomalies of the Cornea and Sclera in the External Disease and Cornea Section of the BCSC series