Acorea, microphthalmia and cataract syndrome

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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]

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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

Treatment

References

  1. Kondo H, Tahira T, Yamamoto K, Tawara A (2013) Familial acorea, microphthalmia and cataract syndrome. Br J Ophthalmol