Congenital Abnormalities

Answer 1

Anophthalmia

Absence of the eyes

Question 2

Microphthalmia

Answer 2

Very small globe in normal sized orbit

Question 3

Cyclopia and synophthalmia

Answer 3

Single midline globe and orbit, duplication of some structures like the eye

Question 4

Corneal endothelial dystrophy

Answer 4

Progressive loss of corneal endothelial cells leads to corneal oedema

Question 5

Persistent pupillary membranes

Answer 5

Failure of complete regression of embryonic lenticular vasculature –> sometimes will adhere to the lens or cornea and can cause cataracts/irritation

Question 6

Dermoid

Answer 6

On the cornea hair growing from it