Acorea, microphthalmia and cataract syndrome
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Specialty | Ophthalmology |
Acorea, microphthalmia and cataract syndrome is a rare genetically inherited condition.[1]
Presentation[]
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[]
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[]
- ^ Kondo H, Tahira T, Yamamoto K, Tawara A (2013) Familial acorea, microphthalmia and cataract syndrome. Br J Ophthalmol
Categories:
- Genetic disorders by system
- Congenital disorders of eyes
- Syndromes affecting the eyes
- Rare syndromes