CILIARY BODY HYPOPLASIA

Ciliary Body Hypoplasia

Ciliary body hypoplasia is a rare congenital condition characterized by:

  • Underdevelopment of the ciliary body
  • Reduced ciliary body function
  • Potential for vision problems

Symptoms

  1. Vision loss: Blurred or distorted vision
  2. Glaucoma: Increased intraocular pressure
  3. Lens instability: Dislocation or subluxation of the lens

Associated Conditions

  1. Axenfeld-Rieger syndrome: A genetic disorder affecting eye development
  2. Other anterior segment dysgenesis: Abnormal development of the front part of the eye

Management

  1. Regular eye exams: Monitoring eye health and vision
  2. Glaucoma management: Medications or surgery to control intraocular pressure
  3. Lens management: Surgery or other interventions for lens instability

If you have ciliary body hypoplasia, work closely with an eye care professional to manage the condition and preserve vision.