What is Iridocorneal Endothelial Syndrome?

What is Iridocorneal Endothelial Syndrome?

• Iridocorneal Endothelial Syndrome: ICE syndrome is a spectrum of conditions of the eye, where the inner layer of the cornea appears abnormal. It includes Cogan-Reese syndrome, Chandler's syndrome, and progressive iris atrophy.

Ophanet, a consortium of European partners, currently defines a condition rare when it affects 1 person per 2,000. They list Iridocorneal Endothelial Syndrome as a "rare disease".
Source - Orphanet

Iridocorneal Endothelial Syndrome: Introduction

Types of Iridocorneal Endothelial Syndrome:

Broader types of Iridocorneal Endothelial Syndrome:

• Eye conditions
• Cornea disorders
• more types...»

Who gets Iridocorneal Endothelial Syndrome?

Patient Profile for Iridocorneal Endothelial Syndrome: usually 30-50

Profile for Iridocorneal Endothelial Syndrome: More common in women and usually diagnosed between ages 30-50 (Source: excerpt from Facts About the Cornea and Corneal Disease: NEI)

Gender Profile for Iridocorneal Endothelial Syndrome: More common in women

How serious is Iridocorneal Endothelial Syndrome?

Complications of Iridocorneal Endothelial Syndrome: see complications of Iridocorneal Endothelial Syndrome

What causes Iridocorneal Endothelial Syndrome?

Causes of Iridocorneal Endothelial Syndrome: see causes of Iridocorneal Endothelial Syndrome

What are the symptoms of Iridocorneal Endothelial Syndrome?

Symptoms of Iridocorneal Endothelial Syndrome: see symptoms of Iridocorneal Endothelial Syndrome

Complications of Iridocorneal Endothelial Syndrome: see complications of Iridocorneal Endothelial Syndrome

Onset of Iridocorneal Endothelial Syndrome: Early to middle aged

Iridocorneal Endothelial Syndrome: Testing

Diagnostic testing: see tests for Iridocorneal Endothelial Syndrome.

Misdiagnosis: see misdiagnosis and Iridocorneal Endothelial Syndrome.

How is it treated?

Treatments for Iridocorneal Endothelial Syndrome: see treatments for Iridocorneal Endothelial Syndrome
Research for Iridocorneal Endothelial Syndrome: see research for Iridocorneal Endothelial Syndrome

Organs Affected by Iridocorneal Endothelial Syndrome:

Organs and body systems related to Iridocorneal Endothelial Syndrome include:

• Eye
• Cornea

Name and Aliases of Iridocorneal Endothelial Syndrome

Main name of condition: Iridocorneal Endothelial Syndrome

ICE, ICE syndrome, Cogan-Reese syndrome, Chandler's syndrome, Progressive iris atrophy

Cogan-Reese syndrome, Iris-nevus syndrome Source - Diseases Database

Research the causes of these diseases that are similar to, or related to, Iridocorneal Endothelial Syndrome:

• Iris distortion
• Pupil distortion
• Corneal swelling
• Glaucoma
• One-eye affected only

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