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Traumatic and Spontaneous Scleral Rupture and Uveal Prolapse in Osteogenesis Imperfecta

Amir Pirouzian, MD, FACS; Henry O’Halloran, MD; Colin Scher, MD; Yvett Jockin, MD and Reza Yaghmai, MD, PhD

ABSTRACT

Three cases of severe globe injuries due to scleral fragility in osteogenesis imperfecta patients between the ages of 4 and 15 years are reported. Patient 1 had complete loss of vision. Patients 2 and 3 suffered non–sight-threatening scleral perforation. All 3 patients had no previous knowledge of recommendation for eyewear protection.

J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus 2007;44:315-317.

AUTHORS

Drs. Pirouzian, O’Halloran, Scher, and Jockin are from the Department of Ophthalmology, San Diego Children’s Hospital, San Diego, CA. Dr. Yaghmai is from the Department of Internal Medicine, San Diego Veterans Affairs Hospital, San Diego, CA.

Originally submitted February 9, 2006.

Accepted for publication July 6, 2006.

Address correspondence to Amir Pirouzian, MD, FACS, Department of Ophthalmology, San Diego Children’s Hospital, 3030 Children’s Way, Suite 109, San Diego, CA 92123.