Unilateral iridoschisis associated with syphilitic interstitial keratitis and glaucoma

Ann Ophthalmol. 1993 Sep;25(9):328-9.

Abstract

Iridoschisis is a rare condition that consists of the separation of the anterior mesodermic layer of the iris. It is associated with glaucoma in 50% of cases. The association of this disorder with luetic interstitial keratitis has been reported rarely. We report the case of a 58-year-old patient who had unilateral iridoschisis associated with glaucoma and syphilitic interstitial keratitis. We suggest that congenital syphilis might be considered as a cause of iridoschisis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Eye Infections, Bacterial / complications*
  • Glaucoma, Open-Angle / complications*
  • Humans
  • Iris Diseases / etiology*
  • Keratitis / complications*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Rupture, Spontaneous
  • Syphilis, Congenital / complications*