Acorea, microphthalmia and cataract syndrome
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Acorea, microphthalmia and cataract syndrome is a rare genetically inherited condition.
Key points
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The cause of the condition is currently unknown.
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The cause of this condition is not presently known.
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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
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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.
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Microcornea and iridocorneal dysgenesis are also present.
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Microcornea and iridocorneal dysgenesis also occur.
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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 | |
|---|---|
| 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]
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]
- ↑ Kondo H, Tahira T, Yamamoto K, Tawara A (2013) Familial acorea, microphthalmia and cataract syndrome. Br J Ophthalmol