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5 Facts you should know about
Axenfeld-Rieger syndrome
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A group of disorders that mainly affects the development of the eye.
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Common eye symptoms include cornea defects and iris defects.
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People with this syndrome may have an off-center pupil (corectopia)
or extra holes in the eyes that can look like multiple pupils (polycoria).
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About 50% of people with this syndrome develop glaucoma,
a condition that increases pressure inside of the eye, and may cause vision loss or blindness.
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There are 3 types of Axenfeld-Rieger syndrome
and each has a different genetic cause.
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