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Iridocorneal dysgenesis

Iridocorneal dysgenesis: Introduction

Iridocorneal dysgenesis: The iridocorneal dysgenesis syndromes are a group of very rare, congenital, usually bilateral conditions resulting from abnormal embryological development of the anterior segment. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Iridocorneal dysgenesis is available below.

Symptoms of Iridocorneal dysgenesis

• Tearing
• Photophobia
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Iridocorneal dysgenesis: Complications

Review possible medical complications related to Iridocorneal dysgenesis:

• Associated disorders (eg, corneal opacity, cataract, strabismus) increase the likelihood of amblyopia, unless intervention occurs at an early age
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Wrongly Diagnosed with Iridocorneal dysgenesis?

• Failure to diagnose Iridocorneal dysgenesis
• Hidden causes of Iridocorneal dysgenesis (possibly wrongly diagnosed)
• Undiagnosed: Iridocorneal dysgenesis

Causes of Iridocorneal dysgenesis

• Anterior segment dysgenesis
• Axenfeld-Reiger syndrome
• Peter's anomaly
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More information about causes of Iridocorneal dysgenesis:

• Underlying causes of Iridocorneal dysgenesis

Treatments for Iridocorneal dysgenesis

• Beta-blockers
• Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
• Prostaglandin analogs
• If the cornea is clear, goniotomy or trabeculotomy may be performed first
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Evidence Based Medicine Research for Iridocorneal dysgenesis

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• Types of Glaucoma
• Glaucoma, Secondary Congenital (Overview)
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Prognosis for Iridocorneal dysgenesis

Prognosis for Iridocorneal dysgenesis: poor

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