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Nanophthalmos (Greek: nanos = “dwarf, small”; ophthalmos = “eye”) is an uncommon developmental disorder that can potentially result in sight-threatening outcomes. Most cases are bilateral and sporadic, although a pattern of autosomal recessive transmission has been described. Both sexes are equally affected.

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  1. Department of Ophthalmology, Glaucoma Associates of New York, New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, 10003, New York, NY, USA

    Carlos Gustavo Vasconcelos de Moraes

  2. Department of Ophthalmology, University of São Paulo, R. Escultores 545, 05469-010, São Paulo, Brazil

    Remo Susanna Jr (Associate Professor)

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    Sandra M. Johnson

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Vasconcelos de Moraes, C.G., Susanna, R. (2009). Nanophthalmos. In: Johnson, S. (eds) Cataract Surgery in the Glaucoma Patient. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-09408-3_19

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