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Abstract #95775 Published in IGR 22-3
Secondary Childhood glaucoma - a rare association in Seckel syndrome
Pillai MR; Pallamparthy S; Gnanavelu S; Gnanavelu S; Gnanavelu SEuropean Journal of Ophthalmology 2021; 0: 11206721211060949
A case of 12-year-old male with Seckel syndrome, presented with unilateral glaucoma leading to advanced disc damage hence, visual deterioration. Seckel syndrome being a rare inherited disorder characterized by growth delay and unique facial features, had been infrequently reported for ophthalmic anifestation especially glaucoma. Though glaucoma is a rare association in Seckel syndrome, screening at an early stage could help in preventing vision loss.
Department of glaucoma services, 29954Aravind Eye Hospital, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India.
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