Living with Cataract 32
A rare eye condition that causes cloudiness at the back of the lens, usually starting in early childhood.
Understanding Cataract 32
The cataract slowly gets worse over time and forms a small, well-defined cloudy area that can eventually affect vision. Some people develop other lens cloudiness as they age, but most have no other eye or health problems. Cataract surgery generally restores normal vision.
Signs & symptoms
GARD doesn't list specific symptoms for this condition yet. Its summary describes these features:
- Cloudiness at the back of the lens
- Slowly worsening cataract
- Vision that may be affected over time
Not everyone has every symptom. GARD's list comes from the Human Phenotype Ontology.
Diagnosis
- 1Talk with your doctor
Share the symptoms you've noticed, when they started and your family health history. Notes and photos can help.
- 2See a specialist
Your doctor may refer you to a specialist who knows rare conditions.
- 3Ask which tests can help
Your care team will decide which exams and tests can confirm the diagnosis.
Care & treatment
- Care team
- A doctor familiar with rare conditions, plus specialists as needed
- Expert care
- Ask about multidisciplinary care centers for rare conditions
- Treatment
- GARD doesn't list specific treatments for this condition. Your care team will tailor care to your symptoms.
- Research
- Clinical trials and observational studies may be options. See the research section below.
General information, not medical advice. Your care team makes the decisions.
Everyday life
Living with a rare condition is easier with support.
- Connect with rare disease patient organizations for support
- Keep notes on symptoms, changes and questions for appointments
- Ask about patient registries that help research
- Look into financial aid and travel resources for care visits
Quick facts
GARD says the condition is linked to changes in chromosome 14. It is inherited in an autosomal dominant way, so one changed copy of a gene can cause it.
Also known as: anterior polar cataracts 1; cataract 32 multiple types; cataract 32, multiple types; cataract, anterior polar, 1; ctrct32
Patient organizations
Rare-disease groups that can help
- Global GenesRare Diseases · United States
- National Organization for Rare DisordersRare Diseases · United States
- Genetic AllianceRare Diseases · United States
- RARE FoundationRare Diseases · United States
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