Which of the following is seen in Lowe’s syndrome? – Ophthalmology MCQ

Which of the following is seen in Lowe’s syndrome?
A. Glaucoma
B. Choroiditis
C. Secondary cataract
D. Myopia

Correct answer : A. Glaucoma

Lowe’s syndrome has X-linked recessive inheritance.

• Lowe’s syndrome is oculo-cerebro-renal syndrome.
• It is an inborn error of amino acid metabolism.
• Congenital cataract and glaucoma are the ocular features.
• Mental retardation, dwarfism, osteomalacia and muscular hypotonia are the other features seen in this syndrome.

Ref: Comprehensive Ophthalmology, A. K. Khurana, 4th edition, p181.
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