Question: Can you identify this condition?

A 1-month-old baby is brought to the clinic by her parents for a well-baby visit. The child was born at full term. The mother’s pregnancy was unremarkable, and her delivery was uncomplicated.

In the clinic, the child appears healthy overall. However, the parents have noted that, since birth, her eyes have become quite large, tear frequently, and the corneas appear cloudy. An examination confirms the large eyes, bilateral cloudy corneas, and tearing. The child also exhibits sensitivity to light.

The most likely diagnosis is

1. Sclerocornea

2. Birth trauma

3. Primary congenital glaucoma

4. Corneal ulcer

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