Cataract dental syndrome
Overview
A very rare inherited condition mainly involving eye abnormalities but also various other physical abnormalities. The type and severity of symptoms is variable.
Symptoms
* Teeth abnormalities * Forward-flared ears * Prominent ears * Cloudy eye lens * Poor vision
Prognosis
Cataract-Dental Syndrome is inherited as an X-linked recessive trait; therefore, it is usually fully expressed in males only. However, females who carry a single copy of the disease gene (heterozygotes) may manifest some of the symptoms and findings associated with the disorder. These may include microcornea and/or clouding of the lens of the eyes (posterior sutural cataract). Symptoms are usually less severe than those of affected males, potentially causing only slightly decreased clearness or clarity of vision (visual acuity).