Coloboma of the iris

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Eye

Cat eye

Coloboma of the iris

Overview

Treatment

Coloboma of the iris

Home Care:

Colobomas are generally diagnosed at, or shortly after birth. There is no home care.

Call your health care provider if:

You notice that your child has what appears to be a hole in the iris or an unusual-shaped pupil.
Vision becomes blurred, or decreased vision is noted.

Note: It is appropriate to see an ophthalmologist for vision problems. Your primary health care provider may need to help rule out disorders associated with coloboma of the iris.

What to expect at your health care provider's office:

The doctor will take a medical history and conduct an examination.

The patient is usually an infant, and the family history will be most important.

The physical examination will include a detailed eye examination. A dilated exam of the inside of the eye should be done. Other tests may include MRI imaging of the brain and nerves connecting the eye to the brain.

After seeing your health care provider:

You may want to add a diagnosis related to a coloboma to your personal medical record.

Review Date: 11/14/2005
Reviewed By: Edward B. Feinberg, MD, MPH, Professor and Chair, Department of Ophthalmology, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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