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Acorea, microphthalmia and cataract syndrome

AI overview

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

Key points
  • The cause of the condition is currently unknown.
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    The cause of this condition is not presently known.
  • It is believed to be inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern.
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    It appears to be inherited in an autosomal dominant fashion.
Symptoms
  • Acorea, microphthalmia, and cataracts affect both eyes.
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    Acorea or fibrous occlusion of the pupil, microphthalmia and cataracts are present in both eyes.
  • Microcornea and iridocorneal dysgenesis are also present.
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    Microcornea and iridocorneal dysgenesis also occur.
  • The retina and optic disc remain unaffected.
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    The retina and optic disc are normal.
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Acorea, microphthalmia and cataract syndrome
SpecialtyOphthalmology
SymptomsAcorea (absence of pupillary aperture)

Fibrous occlusion of pupil Microphthalmia

Cataracts

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


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]

The cause of this condition is not presently known. It appears to be inherited in an autosomal dominant fashion.[citation needed]

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