Living with Chandler syndrome
An eye condition, usually in one eye, that can cause corneal swelling, high eye pressure, and reduced vision.
Understanding Chandler syndrome
This causes changes in the iris, swelling of the cornea, and high pressure in the eye (glaucoma). Usually only one eye is affected. It affects females more often and usually shows up in middle age.
Signs & symptoms
Symptoms vary from person to person. GARD lists these as possible symptoms:
- Reduced vision
- Eye pain
- Corneal swelling
- High pressure in the eye (glaucoma)
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 the cause of this disease is unknown.
Also known as: chandler's syndrome; dystrophy of corneal endothelium; endothelial corneal dystrophy; posterior membrane corneal dystrophy
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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