Nanophthalmic uveal effusion with secondary angle closure in the young: A case series

Indian Journal of Ophthalmology - Case Reports 2026 Open access

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Authors: Prasanna Venkataraman, Neethu Mohan, Anand Rajendran, Deepa Ramamoorthy, Yamini Kumaresan, Eliza Anthony
DOI: 10.4103/ijo.ijo_2716_24
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Abstract

Nanophthalmos is a relatively rare bilateral ocular developmental disorder characterized by structurally normal but small eyes. This disorder presents with small corneal diameter, shallow anterior chamber, narrow angles, high lens/eye volume ratio, uveal effusion, and a high risk of complications following intraocular surgeries. We highlight a series of secondary angle closure due to uveal effusion in three nanophthalmic eyes in this report. This is an uncommon but visually significant pathology that needs meticulous workup and management.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Ocular Disorders and Treatments Intraocular Surgery and Lenses Ophthalmology and Eye Disorders

Publication details

Journal / source
Indian Journal of Ophthalmology - Case Reports
Volume
6
Issue
1
Pages
68–70
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN