Cataract-glaucoma
Overview
A rare syndrome characterized by congenital cataracts in both eyes as well as glaucoma which tends to occur between the ages of 10 and 40.
Symptoms
* Cataracts * Glaucoma
Causes
Cataracts develop for a variety of reasons, including long-term ultraviolet exposure, exposure to radiation, secondary effects of diseases such as diabetes, and advanced age; they are usually a result of denaturation of lens proteins. Genetic factors are often a cause of congenital cataracts and positive family history may also play a role in predisposing someone to cataracts at an earlier age, a phenomenon of “anticipation” in pre-senile cataracts. Cataracts may also be produced by eye injury or physical trauma. A study among Icelandair pilots showed commercial airline pilots as three times more likely to develop cataracts than people with non-flying jobs. This is thought to be caused by excessive exposure to radiation coming from outer space.
Diagnosis
* Vision & Eye Health: Home Testing: * Home Eye Tests * Home Vision Tests