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Comparative Study
. 2000 Jun;78(3):348-53.
doi: 10.1034/j.1600-0420.2000.078003348.x.

Ocular manifestations of incontinentia pigmenti

G Holmström  1 , K Thorén
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Comparative Study

Ocular manifestations of incontinentia pigmenti

G Holmström et al. Acta Ophthalmol Scand. 2000 Jun.
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Abstract

Purpose: The study aimed to evaluate the ocular manifestations in patients with incontinentia pigmenti (IP).

Methods: Thirty patients from different parts of Sweden participated. Orthoptic and ocular examinations were performed as well as evaluation of refraction and visual acuity.

Results: Ocular manifestations, probably associated with IP, were found in 77% (23/30) of the patients. Thirteen had serious or vision-threatening eye manifestations in one eye, of whom 7 were totally blind in that eye from retinal detachments. Ten patients had minor retinal and/or corneal changes.

Conclusion: Ocular lesions in patients with IP may be serious and lead to blindness because of retinal disease. Ophthalmological follow-up is essential in the neonatal period and such a programme is recommended.

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