Congenital Eye Abnormalities By Simeon A Boyadjiev Boyd, MD, University of California, Davis Reviewed / Revised Sep 2022 View Patient Education Topic Resources Hypertelorism and Maxillary... Coloboma Microphthalmia Anophthalmia Eyes can be absent, deformed, or incompletely developed at birth, often in conjunction with other congenital abnormalities and syndromes.