"Aniridia means 'lack of iris,' but it is actually a disease that affects multiple parts of the eye," explains M. Carmen ...

ATHENS — Deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty with amniotic membrane graft is an effective option for restoring corneal clarity and visual acuity for patients with aniridia keratopathy, according ...

Ectopia lentis, corneal defects, strabismus, nystagmus, and foveal or optic nerve hypoplasia are some of the associations with aniridia (Figure 1). Patients with aniridia typically complain of ...

Aniridia is a rare, ... It can also affect various other parts of the eye including the cornea, retina, lens, anterior chamber, and optic nerve.

The corneal changes of aniridia keratopathy are progressive and include thinning of epithelium, peripheral corneal pannus, and scarring of Bowman's membrane leading to opacification of the cornea.

Aniridia is uncommon, affecting about one in every 40,000 to 100,000 newborns worldwide. But Nerby does not like to use the word "rare" in talking about aniridia.

In addition to photophobia and glare sensitivity, aniridia can lead to blindness and other complications such as cataracts, glaucoma, or corneal abnormalities. "Aniridia means 'lack of iris', but ...

Stem cell researchers in England used stem cells to create irises in people born with aniridia, a rare genetic disease that prevents iris formation. Being born without an iris leads to decreased ...

In addition to photophobia and glare sensitivity, aniridia can lead to blindness and other complications such as cataracts, glaucoma, or corneal abnormalities. “Aniridia means ‘lack of iris ...

Aniridia is uncommon, affecting about one in every 40,000 to 100,000 newborns worldwide. But Nerby does not like to use the word "rare" in talking about aniridia.