Neovascularization of iris is frequently seen in all/except –
Correct Answer: Congenital cataract
Description: Causes of rubeosis iridis (neovascularization of iris)
Common :
Diabetic retinopathy (most common cause), central retinal vein occlusion, Eale's disease, siclde-cell retinopathy.
Rare causes :
Long standing retinal detachment, central retinal artery occlusion, intraocular inflammation (uveitis), intraocular tumors (choroidal melanoma, retinoblastoma), radiation retinopathy, ocular ischemic syndrome (carotid artery disease, carotid-cavernous fistula).
Category:
Ophthalmology
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