NBEO Systemic Disease Practice Exam

In Turner’s Syndrome, a genetic condition that affects females and is characterized by the absence of all or part of a second sex chromosome, several ocular findings are commonly observed. These include refractive errors, amblyopia, and convergence insufficiency.

Amblyopia can arise due to various factors including strabismus or anisometropia, both of which can be more prevalent in individuals with Turner’s Syndrome. Convergence insufficiency, where the eyes do not work together well while looking at nearby objects, has also been reported in this population and can impact visual function.

Keratoconus, a progressive thinning and cone-like shape of the cornea, is another condition that can be seen occasionally in individuals with Turner’s Syndrome, though it may not be as commonly discussed as other findings.

Glaucoma, on the other hand, is typically not associated with Turner’s Syndrome. Although individuals with Turner’s may experience a range of ocular conditions, incidence rates of glaucoma are generally comparable to those in the general population, making it less likely to be directly associated with the syndrome itself. Therefore, identifying glaucoma as the ocular finding not commonly linked to Turner’s Syndrome is justified by the overall lack of significant evidence connecting the two.