Three-month-old Czech infant regains vision after rare eye surgery at LVPEI

A three-month-old infant from the Czech Republic, born with severe bilateral Peters’ anomaly, regained functional vision after undergoing advanced paediatric corneal surgery at LV Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad.

Hyderabad: A three-month-old infant from Czech Republic, born with severe bilateral Peters’ anomaly, a rare developmental disorder causing dense corneal opacity at birth, regained meaningful functional vision after advanced pediatric corneal care at LV Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI), Hyderabad.

Both eyes of Baby Imad were involved, with the left eye more severely affected. After detailed evaluation and counselling, the child underwent advanced surgery involving bilateral corneal transplantation (full-thickness corneal grafting), followed by intensive postoperative monitoring and a strict medication regimen.

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The left eye was complicated by glaucoma, which was managed with medication and transscleral cyclophotocoagulation (TSCPC) to achieve stable intraocular pressure control, doctors said.

On follow-up, the infant showed improved visual behavior, including fixation and better visual engagement, suggesting early functional visual development. 

“In syndromic Peters’ anomaly, outcomes can be unpredictable, but timely intervention and meticulous follow-up can help establish a clear visual axis during a critical window of visual maturation,” said Dr. Muralidhar Ramappa, pediatric cornea specialist at LVPEI.