microphthalmia

The microphthalmia, which is based on a disturbance of the eye development, refers to a rudimentary formation of one or both eyeballs. Serious forms, in which the eye has been developed only minimally or not at all, are called anophthalmia.

Microphthalmia is often associated with coloboma and is usually genetic. It is assumed that the disease is linked to maternal vitamin A deficiency, fetal alcoholosis, radiation exposure and infection during pregnancy.

In addition, microphthalmia can also occur as a symptom of various syndromes.

Microphthalmia, underlying ocular development, refers to only a rudimentary development of one or both eyeballs. Serious forms, in which the eye has been developed only minimally or not at all, are called anophthalmia.

Microphthalmia is often associated with coloboma and is usually genetic. It is assumed that the disease is linked to maternal vitamin A deficiency, fetal alcoholosis, radiation exposure and infection during pregnancy.

In addition, microphthalmia can also be a symptom of various syndromes.