Congenital malformation

Specifics on Anophthalmia and Microphthalmia

Specifics on Anophthalmia and Microphthalmia
Microphthalmia is a condition wherein a single or both eyes are unusually small-sized. Anophthalmia is the nonexistence of a single or both eyes. An atypical condition developing in gestational period and could be linked to other birth anomalies. Causes and Risk Elements The reasons for these disorders developing could comprise of heritable mutations (alterations) and anomalous chromosomes. Investigators additionally consider that environmental aspects like being exposed to X-rays, chemical, toxic substances, drug forms, insect repellents, radiation or viral forms, raise the chances of developing microphthalmia and anophthalmia, however studies are inconclusive. At times, the cause for the condition developing in an individual cannot be ascertained. Treatment There is no cure for acute anophthalmia  [...] 


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