5 Facts you should know about

Axenfeld-Rieger syndrome

A group of disorders that mainly affects the development of the eye

Common eye symptoms include cornea defects and iris defects

People with this syndrome may have an off-center pupil (corectopia) or extra holes in the eyes that can look like multiple pupils (polycoria)

About 50% of people with this syndrome develop glaucoma, a condition that increases pressure inside the eye, and may cause vision loss or blindness

There are 3 types of Axenfeld-Rieger syndrome and each has a different genetic cause

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