Paediatric Presentations of Early-Onset Glaucoma and Stickler Syndrome: A Case Series
The cases highlight the considerable burden placed on families and healthcare systems due to the frequent need for surgeries, examinations under anaesthesia, and prolonged follow-up. Clinicians should consider Stickler syndrome in the differential diagnosis of early-onset glaucoma, even in the absence of overt systemic signs. Early recognition may offer a crucial opportunity to optimise visual outcomes and provide appropriate support for affected children and their caregivers. Families should also be counselled regarding the risk and early signs of glaucoma.
Authors
- Jonathan B. Ruddle (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3879-2704)
- Sena A. Gocuk (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0618-343X)
- Lauren N. Ayton (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9907-084X)
- Rosie Dawkins (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7927-8851)
- Surya Surendran (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7272-0910)
Institutions
- Royal Children's Hospital (AU)
- The University of Melbourne (AU)
- Australian College of Optometry (AU)
- The Royal Victorian Eye & Ear Hospital (AU)
- Centre for Eye Research Australia (AU)
- Melbourne Health (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Case Reports in Ophthalmology
- Published
- 2025-12-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1159/000549874
- Primary Topic
- Connective tissue disorders research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Ögonfonden
- State Government of Victoria
- Medical Research Council
- National Health and Medical Research Council