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. 1993 Mar;77(3):162–164. doi: 10.1136/bjo.77.3.162

Ophthalmic findings in classical galactosaemia--prospective study.

B Beigi 1, M O'Keefe 1, R Bowell 1, E Naughten 1, N Badawi 1, B Lanigan 1
PMCID: PMC504462  PMID: 8457508

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.

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