Spontaneous bilateral anterior lens dislocation in an 8-year-old girl

Ismail S 1 , Khairy-Shamel ST , Hussein A , Shaharuddin B , Embong Z , Ibrahim M

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  • 1 Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia
J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus, 2010 Mar-Apr;47(2):111-3.
PMID: 20349906 DOI: 10.3928/01913913-20100308-11

Abstract

The authors describe recurrent lens dislocation into the anterior chamber in a young girl with homocystinuria. The patient's 12-year-old sister died after a cerebrovascular accident caused by the same disease. This report highlights the importance of early dietary restrictions and treatment.

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