Dr.TEJASWINI ANTARVEDI

DR. ARVIND KUMAR MORYA, DR. SIDDHARAM JANTI, DR BHARAT GURNANI

Abstract

Purpose: Axenfeld-Reiger Syndrome (ARS) is a rare cause of congenital glaucoma & results in loss of vision. ARS is mostly autosomal dominant in nature characterized by developmental abnormalities in the angle of anterior chamber & iris of the eye associated with structural abnormalities in the body.

Methods: Case records of symptomatic patients attending OPD & diagnosed to have glaucoma in 2 years from November 2019 to August 2022 were evaluated to search for cases diagnosed with ARS. Records of all the patients diagnosed with ARS were then analysed for demographic & clinical characterization as well as management & success of therapy.

Results: 7 out of 9 patients with positive clinical signs were symptomatic & were found to have glaucoma. One of these patients had limbal stem cell deficiency & another one had vernal keratoconjunctivitis.

Conclusion: Clinical characterization of Axenfeld-Reiger syndrome is important for making a definitive diagnosis and determining the prognosis.