Peters plus anomaly in a Cameroonian child: a case report.

BACKGROUND

Peters' anomaly (PA) is a rare form of anterior segment dysgenesis characterized by corneal opacity with varied degree of anterior chamber affection with associated defects in the posterior layers of the cornea.

CASE PRESENTATION: We report the case of a 3-month-old male infant with bilateral corneal opacity since birth who was transferred from the pediatric unit for further ophthalmic care. He was diagnosed with PA with subsequent systemic-associated malformations including craniofacial defects and skeletal defects. He was managed minimally with topical mydriatics and antiglaucomatous drugs.

CONCLUSION

PA is an inevitable cause of blindness in developing countries due to poor infrastructure and limited resources.