Ophthalmic findings in classical galactosaemia--prospective study. Issue 3 (March 1993)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Beigi, B; O'Keefe, M; Bowell, R; Naughten, E; Badawi, N; Lanigan, B
• Is Part Of: British journal of ophthalmology. Volume 77:Issue 3(1993)
• Page Start: 162
• Page End: 164
• Publication Date: 1993-03
• Subjects: Ophthalmology -- Periodicals; 617.7
• DOI: 10.1136/bjo.77.3.162
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0007-1161

Abstract

Abstract : Thirty three children with classical galactosaemia diagnosed through newborn screening are considered. It is concluded that cataract formation has a direct relationship with poor dietary control. Erythrocyte galactose-1-phosphate (Gal-1-P) levels do not correspond to cataract formation unless many times higher than normal. The value of crystalline lens biomicroscopy is confirmed as a useful method for monitoring the dietary and biochemical control in classical galactosaemia.