Cataract, microphthalmia and nystagmus: A rare genetic eye disorder characterized by congenital cataracts (cloudy eye lens), small eyes and rapid, involuntary eye movements. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Cataract, microphthalmia and nystagmus is available below.
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Cataract, microphthalmia and nystagmus is listed as a "rare disease" by the Office of
Rare Diseases (ORD) of the National Institutes of Health
(NIH). This means that Cataract, microphthalmia and nystagmus, or a subtype of Cataract, microphthalmia and nystagmus,
affects less than 200,000 people in the US population.
Source - National Institutes of Health (NIH)
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