Familial Ectrodactyly and Its Ocular Associations

Abstract

 Purpose: To report a novel family of Ectrodactyly and its associations with eye pathology.

Material And Methods: This observational and analytical study was conducted at Allied Hospital, Punjab Medical College (PMC), Faisalabad, from March 15 to April 15, 2007. A detailed history, examination and investigation of three families of Ectrodactyly were completed.

Results: All members of three families had same findings in hands and feet. All were mentally sharp. They were all suffering from Myopia and cataract.

Conclusion: The familial Ectrodactyly is associated with Myopia and cataract. No other eye findings were seen.