Bilateral primary anophthamos: a report of 2 cases

Abstract

Primary anophthalmos is a rare condition, characterized by complete absence of ocular tissues within the orbit. In this report two cases of bilateral anophthalmos seen within four weeks interval at the Jos UniversityTeaching Hospital are discussed.

Keywords: primary anophthalmos, facial defects, prostheses

African Journal of Paediatric Surgery Vol. 2(1) 2005: 27-29