10 Causes of Nystagmus
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Cause #8: Aniridia
Aniridia is a disorder of the eye where there is absence of the iris, usually in both eyes. Patients with aniridia may have severely compromised vision. It is a condition that is often associated with ocular complications such as buphthalmos, amblyopia, nystagmus, and cataract.
Aniridia can also occur in patients with kidney nephroblastoma, Gillespie syndrome, genitourinary anomalies, and more. Aniridia can be divided into sporadic and hereditary forms.
Advertisement
