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Medical Conditions - Microphthalmos

Micropthalmos, also known as microphthalmia, is a developmental disorder in which one or both eyes are small in size. It is primarily sporadic, but a change in the chromosomes or genes is also responsible for this condition. The common symptoms include uncontrolled eye movements, cataracts, coloboma, and glaucoma. Treatment mainly relies on improving the vision.

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My one eye is small with nearsightedness. Will it progress to blindness?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have unilateral microphthalmos i.e. your one eye which in your case is right eye is not fully developed and has developed a squint.

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