colobomas

Example:The baby was born with an eyelid coloboma on one eye, which required surgery during infancy.

Definition:A condition where a portion of the eyelid is missing, often due to a developmental defect.

Example:The patient had a history of iridicoloboma, which affected their vision from a young age.

Definition:A defect in the iris caused by the incompletely closed embryonic fissure, often seen in human congenital eye disorders.

Example:Retinal colobomas are often associated with other congenital anomalies and may require regular ophthalmological follow-up.

Definition:A developmental defect in the retina that can lead to vision impairment.

Example:The infant had a nasolacrimal coloboma, which was surgically corrected shortly after birth to prevent complications.

Definition:A congenital tear in the nasolacrimal duct or sac, less commonly discussed in relation to coloboma, but related to similar developmental defects.