Aniridia is a rare, vision-threatening condition defined by partial or complete hypoplasia of the iris. It is a serious genetic disorder associated with the abnormal development of the iris of the ...

Amar Agarwal Aniridia is an ocular condition characterized by total or partial absence of the iris. It can be congenital or acquired. The exact pathogenesis of aniridia is unknown.

Among these seven rare diseases is aniridia, which affects one in every 80,000 people and is characterized by the partial or ...

Later, special lenses help reduce photophobia and glare, while in some cases of partial aniridia, surgical implants of artificial irises may be used. "Unfortunately, ...

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 ...

PAX6 was identified as a candidate aniridia gene during the search for the genes responsible for the WAGR syndrome (Wilms tumor, aniridia, genitourinary malformations, and mental retardation ...

2.4 Surgical implantation of an artificial iris device may be an option for some people with complete or partial acquired aniridia. The procedure. 2.5 There are different devices available, including ...

When I was seven years old, an ophthalmologist told me that I was born with aniridia. It is an eye disorder characterized by a complete or partial absence of the iris (colored part of the eye). This ...

Among human PAX6 homeobox mutations, R242T was identified in a male child with partial aniridia in the left eye, presenting as a pseudo-coloboma. 20 The arginine at position 242 of the Pax6 ...

Congenital aniridia is a rare condition in which the iris has not formed properly, so it is missing or underdeveloped. ... Surgical implantation of an artificial iris device may be an option for some ...

“Aniridia means ‘lack of iris’, but it is actually a disease that affects multiple parts of the eye”, explains Mª Carmen Acosta, a professor at UMH and a researcher in the project.