Comparison of clinical and biometric characteristics between nanophthalmic children and age-matched controls

Abstract

Purpose: To compare the clinical and biometric characteristics of children presenting with nanophthalmos (NO group) with that of age-matched controls (CO group). Methods: Electronic medical records of 40 children (17 mm. Multivariable regression analysis revealed a significant correlation of SE and ACD with AxL. Conclusion: Nanophthalmos in children often present as amblyopia with visual impairment and strabismus. NO group with AxL <17 mm, had angle-closure disease as a common association with significantly lower ACD, higher SE, and LAF. All morphometric characteristics, except CCT, were significantly different between NO and CO groups. Close monitoring with serial biometry in NO group is needed for the timely diagnosis and prompt intervention to avoid visual impairment, due to glaucoma.

Keywords

• amblyopia
• angle-closure disease
• pediatric nanophthalmos
• strabismus