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title: "Sturge-weber syndrome"
description: "Sturge-Weber syndrome is a neurocutaneous disorder characterised by facial port-wine stain, leptomeningeal vascular malformations, and ocular involvement. Glaucoma and choroidal haemangiomas are key eye concerns. ## Ocular features Eye changes may be present from infancy. - Congenital or early-onset glaucoma,…"
url: "https://bluefinvision.com/knowledge-base/topics/conditions-diseases/sturge-weber-syndrome/"
updated: "2025-12-16"
category: "Conditions & Diseases"
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# Sturge-weber syndrome

Sturge-Weber syndrome is a neurocutaneous disorder characterised by facial port-wine stain, leptomeningeal vascular malformations, and ocular involvement. Glaucoma and choroidal haemangiomas are key eye concerns.

## Ocular features

Eye changes may be present from infancy.

- Congenital or early-onset glaucoma, especially when the stain involves the upper lid
- Diffuse choroidal haemangioma causing 'tomato ketchup' fundus and serous retinal detachment
- Refractive errors and amblyopia related to asymmetry
- Visual field defects from associated brain involvement

## Management

Care is multidisciplinary and long term.

- Regular glaucoma surveillance and medical or surgical treatment as needed
- Laser or radiotherapy for choroidal haemangioma in selected cases
- Amblyopia therapy, glasses, and low-vision support where required
- Neurology input for seizures and developmental assessment