Acorea, microphthalmia and cataract syndrome

Acorea, microphthalmia and cataract syndrome is a rare genetically inherited condition.[1]

Acorea, microphthalmia and cataract syndrome
SpecialtyOphthalmology

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]

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References edit

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