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Abstract #47007 Published in IGR 13-3
Sturge-Weber syndrome and glaucoma
Basler L; Sowka JOptometry 2011; 82: 306-309
Background: Sturge-Weber syndrome (SWS) belongs to a group of disorders known as the phakomatoses. It is characterized by congenital hamartomatous malformations involving the eye, skin, and central nervous system. Several ocular complications are associated with SWS, including glaucoma. Case: A 66-year-old black man presented with a history of SWS and previously diagnosed glaucoma. Conclusion: Clinicians need to be aware of cutaneous, neurologic, and ocular complications of this condition. However, glaucoma is the most common ocular complication of SWS.
L. Basler. Nova Southeastern University, College of Optometry, 3200 South University Drive, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33328, United States.
Classification:
9.4.15 Glaucoma in relation to systemic disease (Part of: 9 Clinical forms of glaucomas > 9.4 Glaucomas associated with other ocular and systemic disorders)
