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The genetics of congenital aniridia-a guide for the ophthalmologist.
Survey of ophthalmology - 1 Jan 2000
Landsend Erlend S, Utheim Øygunn A, Pedersen Hilde R, Lagali Neil, Baraas Rigmor C, Utheim Tor P
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Congenital aniridia is a rare panocular disease caused by fundamental disturbances in the development of the eye, characterized primarily by hypoplasia of the iris and macula. Severe secondary complications such as keratopathy, cataract, and glaucoma are common and often lead to considerable visual impairment or blindness. Many complications in aniridia patients are difficult to treat and present a challenge for...
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