Aniridia

Overview

What is Aniridia?

Aniridia is a genetic condition of the eye whereby part or all of the iris-the colored ring around the pupil-is absent.

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Are there other names for Aniridia?

How common is Aniridia?

What is the usual abbreviation for Aniridia?

Are there other names for Aniridia?

Names attributed to aniridia include absent iris, congenital aniridia and irideremia.

How common is Aniridia?

Approximately one newborn in 100,000 to 1 in 50,000 is diagnosed with aniridia.

What is the usual abbreviation for Aniridia?

Although aniridia lacks an official abbreviation, it can sometimes be found abbreviated "AN."

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