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20. January 2012 06:59
Aniridia is a Greek word which means ‘without iris’. It is a genetic eye disorder which causes incomplete formation of the Iris of either one or both the eyes. It is an extreme form of Iris Hypoplasia which affects the eye vision to a great extent. A person having Aniridia has huge pupils which are also called ‘black iris’. Aniridia can be in four forms AN-1, AN-II, AN-III and AN-IV.
Causes
- Inherited from the parents and affects the eye vision adversely.
- The gene responsible for the development of iris ‘PAX6’ does not function properly.
Symptoms
- Absence of iris.
- Opaque corneas.
- May even lead to blindness.
- Worsening of eye vision.
- Absence of muscle controlling the pupil.
- Results in Glaucoma, Cataract, Nystagmus, Stabismus, Micro Cornea etc.
- Leads to diseases like dysosmia, dysnomia, Gillespie syndrome, WAGR etc.
Treatments Involve
- Regular eye examinations.
- Eyeglasses (for glaucoma and cataract).
- If glaucoma develops, eye drops are used for treatment.
- In case the vision worsens due to cataract, removal of lens (with or without intraocular lens implant) may be required.
- A recent development is an artificial iris which can be placed after removal of cataract. It improves the eye vision by reducing the amount of light entering the eyes.
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