Anophthalmia and Microphthalmia--Searching for Answers
A teacher from England describes her efforts to assist parents in finding the cause of their children's visual impairment.
Diagnosis and Causes
Here is an explanation of the three types of anophthalmia and the use of prosthetics.
Lens Microphthalmia Syndrome
This document from the National Organization for Rare Disorders explains the genetics of Lens Microphthalmia Syndrome and associated features.
Microphthalmos
Dr. Virginia Bishop provides teachers of students who are visually impaired a brief explanation of microphthalmia (also called microphthalmos) and suggests modifications for those who have some vision.
Patient Information on Prosthetics
This page provides information about the history of ocular implants and prosthetics and new implants which allow for natural eye movement.
Franchesca's Page
Franchesca is a teenager with anophthalmia and additional disabilities. On this page, she and her mother share their thoughts.
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