Acorea, microphthalmia and cataract syndrome
| Acorea, microphthalmia and cataract syndrome | |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Ophthalmology |
| Symptoms | Acorea (absence of pupillary aperture)
Fibrous occlusion of pupil Microphthalmia Cataracts |
Acorea, microphthalmia and cataract syndrome is a rare genetically inherited condition.[1]
Presentation
[edit]Acorea or fibrous occlusion of the pupil, microphthalmia and cataracts are present in both eyes. Microcornea and iridocorneal dysgenesis also occur. The retina and optic disc are normal.[citation needed]
Genetics
[edit]The cause of this condition is not presently known. It appears to be inherited in an autosomal dominant fashion.[citation needed]
Diagnosis
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Treatment
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References
[edit]- ^ Kondo H, Tahira T, Yamamoto K, Tawara A (2013) Familial acorea, microphthalmia and cataract syndrome. Br J Ophthalmol
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