05/09/2026
๐๏ธ LOOK CLOSELY AT THIS EYEโฆ SOMETHING IS MISSING.
Not because of an injury.
Not because someone removed it.
But because the eye didnโt fully develop that part before birth.
This is called UVEAL COLOBOMA.
๐ What exactly is uveal coloboma?
Coloboma occurs when a normal developmental opening in the developing eye fails to close completely during pregnancy. The result is a missing or underdeveloped portion of eye tissue.
It can affect different parts of the eye, including the iris, ciliary body and choroid.
๐ What can someone with coloboma experience?
It depends on the location and extent of the defect. Some people may have little or no visual symptoms, while others may experience:
โข Blurred or reduced vision
โข Light sensitivity (photophobia)
โข Visual field defects
โข Difficulty seeing in low-light conditions
โข Abnormal appearance of the pupil or retina
โ ๏ธ And here's the important partโฆ
A person can be born with coloboma and not realize that anything is wrong, especially when the condition affects only part of the eye.
That is why a comprehensive eye examination is so importantโparticularly in children with unusual pupil appearance, reduced vision, or other developmental eye abnormalities.
๐ง FUN FACT:
The appearance of a coloboma can vary dramatically depending on which ocular structure is affected. Some are obvious from the outside, while others can only be discovered during a detailed retinal examination.
๐ธ The fundus image you're looking at shows what uveal coloboma can look like inside the eye.
๐๏ธ Your eyes don't have to hurt before they need attention.
If you or your child has unexplained reduced vision, an unusual-looking pupil, or any visual abnormality, don't ignore it. Get a comprehensive eye examination.
Early detection helps us understand the condition, monitor vision, and identify associated eye problems. โค๏ธ
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