Living with Cataract - microcornea syndrome
A rare genetic eye condition with cataracts from birth and an unusually small cornea, without other body-wide differences.
Understanding Cataract - microcornea syndrome
The eye is otherwise normal, with a cornea smaller than 10 mm across. The cataract is usually in both eyes at the back of the lens and can grow into a complete cataract after vision has matured. Other eye differences such as nearsightedness may also occur. It is not linked to other body-wide differences.
Signs & symptoms
Symptoms vary from person to person. GARD lists these among the most common:
- Cataract (cloudy lens)
- Small cornea (microcornea)
- Nearsightedness (myopia)
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
Specialists who may be involved include eye disease specialists and genetic specialists.
- 3Ask which tests can help
Your care team will decide which exams and tests can confirm the diagnosis.
Care & treatment
- Care team
- Eye disease specialists (ophthalmologists); Genetic specialists (geneticists)
- 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 changes in genes cause this condition. It may be inherited in an autosomal dominant or autosomal recessive way. No specific gene is listed.
Also known as: cataract-microcornea syndrome; ccmc; congenital cataract-microcornea syndrome
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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