Coloboma of eye lens

Overview

Coloboma of eye lens: A hole in the lens of the eye. The lens is involved in the focusing function of the eye. The defect may be inherited or caused by surgery or injury to the eye. The severity of symptoms is determined by the size of the defect.

Symptoms

* Impaired vision

Causes

Colobomas can be associated with a mutation in the PAX2 gene.

Diagnosis

Home medical testing related to Coloboma of eye lens: * Vision & Eye Health: Home Testing: o Home Eye Tests o Home Vision Tests