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. 1987 Mar;71(3):201-3.
doi: 10.1136/bjo.71.3.201.

Microcornea associated with retinopathy of prematurity

S P Kelly, A R Fielder

Microcornea associated with retinopathy of prematurity

S P Kelly et al. Br J Ophthalmol. 1987 Mar.

Abstract

Eight children with retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) in whom the corneal diameters were abnormally small in one or both eyes are reported. The mechanisms for microcornea in ROP are discussed. The differential diagnosis of microphthalmos is briefly considered.

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