Glossary for Cornea/lens symptoms

Medical terms related to Cornea/lens symptoms or mentioned in this section include:

• Absent corneal reflex: Loss of blinking when the edge of the cornea is touched.
• Absent corneal reflex in one eye: Absent corneal reflex in one eye is the lack of a blink reflex in one eye.
• Acanthamoeba: Several conditions from infection with ameba.
• Acromegaloid changes, cutis verticis gyrata and corneal leukoma: A rare disorder characterized by acromegaly (enlarged extremeties) , furrowed skin on scalp and face and corneal leukomas.
• Adam and Eve poisoning: The Adam and Eve plant is a herb with heart-shaped leaves found in Europe. The plant contains a poisonous chemical called calcium oxalate crystals which can cause a variety of symptoms if ingested. Eye exposure can also cause symptoms due to the abrasive nature of the toxic chemical. Ingestion of the plant generally causes severe mouth pain. Skin exposure usually only causes minor, short-lived skin irritation.
• Akaba-Hayasaka syndrome: A very rare syndrome characterized mainly by a prominent forehead, cloudy corneas, low nasal bridge, underdeveloped chest and short limbs.
• Alacrimia, congenital: A birth defect characterized by a lack of tear production occurs from infancy. The lack of tears may stem from defects in the glands that produce the tears or in the tear ducts which carry the tubes.
• Alpha-mannosidosis type II: A rare inherited metabolic disorder involving a deficiency of an enzyme (alpha-mannosidosase) which results in the accumulation of certain chemicals in the body which leads to progressive damage. This form of the condition is less severe than type I (infantile form).
• Alpha-mannosidosis, adult-onset form:
• Amyloidosis, familial cutaneous: Amyloidosis involves the abnormal deposit of a substance called amyloid in various parts of the body. The familial cutaneous form is characterized by brown skin pigmentation as well as systemic symptoms such as failure to thrive, developmental delay, gastrointestinal problems and pneumonia.
• Aniridia -- ptosis -- mental retardation -- obesity, familial: A rare familial disorder characterized by eye abnormalities, mental retardation and obesity.
• Aniridia -- renal agenesis -- psychomotor retardation: A rare genetic disorder characterized by missing irises of the eye, kidney developmental problems and mental retardation.
• Aniridia II: A genetic disorder where part or all of the iris of one or both eyes is missing. The iris is the colored part of the eye. There are four forms of the disease: AN-1, AN-II, AN-III and AN-IV. AN-II is often associated with other eye problems such as glaucoma and nystagmus.
• Aniridia ptosis mental retardation obesity familial type: A rare familial disorder characterized by eye abnormalities, mental retardation and obesity.
• Aniridia, type 2:
• Anophthalmia -- megalocornea -- cardiopathy -- skeletal anomalies: A rare genetic syndrome characterized by absent or very small eyes, large corneas, congenital heart defects and skeletal abnormalities.
• Aortic supravalvular stenosis: A rare congenital condition involving increased intestinal calcium absorption and characterized by development delay, distinctive facial features, small nails and short stature.
• Athabaskan severe combined immunodeficiency: A severe immunodeficiency disorder found in Navajo and Apache populations.
• Autoimmune polyendocrinopathy syndrome, type 1: A very rare autoimmune disorder characterized by autoimmune polyendocrinopathy (APE), candidiasis (C) and ectodermal dysplasia (ED).
• Bacterial conjunctivitis: Infection and inflammation of the conjunctiva caused by bacteria.
• Bacterial corneal ulcer: they occur due to breach in the corneal epithelium
• Bacterial corneal ulcer of both eyes: Bacterial corneal ulcer of both eyes refers to a lesion on the cornea of the eye due to a bacterial infection.
• Bacterial corneal ulcer of one eye: Bacterial corneal ulcer of one eye is a condition in which one eye has a lesion on the cornea due to a bacterial infection.
• Bartsocas Papa syndrome: A rare condition characterized by webbing of skin as well as various other physical and mental abnormalities.
• Berylliosis: Beryllium poisoning which causes granulomas and pulmonary fibrosis.
• Bilateral corneal anaesthesia:
• Blepharitis: A common eyelid inflammation
• Blood shot ring around the cornea: Red blood-like colored ring around the cornea
• Blurred vision: Blurriness of vision or images.
• Boston Ivy poisoning: The leaves of the Boston Ivy plant oxalates which is toxic to humans. The severity of symptoms depends on the quantity of leaves consumed. Skin symptoms can also occur if the skin comes into contact with the leaves.
• Box Jellyfish poisoning: A sting from the Box jellyfish contains a chemical which is toxic to the nerves, heart and skin. This jellyfish is mainly found in the waters of Northern Queensland in Australia. The tentacles should not be removed from the patient as it can cause further injection of poison.
• Brachymesomelia-renal syndrome: A rare syndrome characterized by kidney abnormalities and forearm and lower leg deformity. The condition describes a single reported case.
• CCFDN: A rare, recessively inherited syndrome characterized by cataracts during infancy, unusual facial appearance and neuropathy.
• Caladium poisoning: All parts of the Caladium plant are poisonous, particularly the sap. It contains a compound called calcium oxalate crystals which can cause abrasive injuries on sensitive eyes or mucosal tissues of the digestive tract. The plant is a common houseplant.
• Calla poisoning: All parts of the Calla plant are poisonous, particularly the sap. It contains a compound called calcium oxalate crystals which can cause abrasive injuries on sensitive eyes or mucosal tissues of the digestive tract.
• Carpenter syndrome: A rare genetic disorder characterized by premature closing of skull bones, craniofacial abnormalities, heart defects, growth retardation and other disorders.
• Cataract, congenital, with microcornea or slight microphthalmia: A rare genetic eye disorder characterized by congenital cataracts (cloudy eye lens) and slightly small eyes or small corneas.
• Cataract, juvenile, with microcornea and glucosuria: A rare disorder characterized by the association of juvenile cataracts, small corneas and excessive glucose in the urine.
• Cataract-microcornea syndrome: A rare disorder characterized mainly early onset cataracts, small corneas and myopia.
• Cataracts: A condition which is characterized by opacities of the lens of the eyes
• Century Plant poisoning: The Century Plant contains calcium oxalate crystals which can cause abrasive injuries to the eyes or mucosal linings. It can also cause skin inflammation. The sap is the most toxic part of the plant all though other parts such as the thorns can also cause symptoms.
• Chandler's syndrome: A very rare eye disorder characterized by progressive corneal dystrophy and glaucoma which result in loss of vision.
• Chemical poisoning -- Acetic Anhydride: Acetic Anhydride is a chemical used mainly in various industrial processes as well as the production of pharmaceutical products such as aspirin and acetyl salicylic acid. It is also used in the production of heroin. Ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the amount of chemical involved and the nature of the exposure.
• Chemical poisoning -- Ethylamine: Ethylamine is a chemical used mainly in the manufacture of dyes, rayon, rocket propellant, as a fuel additive and in leather-tanning and cellulose treatment. Ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the amount of chemical involved and the nature of the exposure.
• Chemical poisoning -- Ethylene Dichloride: Ethylene Dichloride is a chemical used mainly in fat solvents and as a fumigant. Ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the amount of chemical involved and the nature of the exposure.
• Chemke-Oliver-Mallek syndrome: A very rare syndrome characterized mainly by eye and finger and toe abnormalities.
• Chromosome 1, Partial Trisomy: A rare genetic disorder where part of the genetic material from chromosome 1 is duplicated so there are three copies in the body's cells rather than the normal two copies. The type and severity of symptoms is variable depending on the size and location of the genetic material duplicated.
• Chromosome 15q, deletion: A rare chromosomal disorder involving deletion of genetic material from the long arm of chromosome 15.
• Chromosome 3/B translocation: A rare chromosomal disorder involving a translocation of genetic material of chromosome 3.
• Chromosome 6p partial duplication: A rare chromosomal disorder involving duplication of part of the short arm (p) of chromosome 6 resulting in various abnormalities depending on the amount and location of the duplicated genetic material.
• Chromosome 8, mosaic trisomy: A very rare chromosomal disorder where there is an extra copy of chromosome 8 in some of the body's cells. Some cases with this chromosomal abnormality have no clinical symptoms. The presence of abnormalities in some cases is dependent on which body cells contain the chromosomal defect.
• Chromosome 9 trisomy syndrome: A rare chromosomal disorder where there are three copies of chromosome 9 in the body's cells instead of the normal two resulting in various abnormalities.
• Chromosome 9, trisomy: A rare chromosomal disorder where there are three copies of chromosome 9 in the body's cells instead of the normal two resulting in various abnormalities. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the amount and exact location of the genetic material that is duplicated.
• Chronic berylliosis: A condition that results from long term exposure to beryllium in the form of dust or fumes. The lungs, skin eyes or blood may be affected.
• Circumcorneal injection: enlargement of the ciliary and conjunctival blood vessels near the margin of the cornea with reduction in size peripherally
• Circumcorneal injection of both eyes: Circumcorneal injection of both eyes refers to an enlargement of certain blood vessels near the margin of the corneas of both eyes with reduction in size to the sides.
• Circumcorneal injection of one eye: Circumcorneal injection of one eye is a condition in which there is an enlargement of certain blood vessels near the margin of the cornea of one eye with reduction in size to the sides.
• Cleft lip -- palate -- mental retardation -- corneal opacity: A very rare syndrome characterized mainly by mental retardation, cleft lip and palate and cloudy corneas.
• Cloudy cornea as seen in corneal ulcer: A cloudy cornea is a loss of transparency of the cornea.
• Cloudy cornea in both eyes: A cloudy cornea in both eyes refers to both corneas that are grayish, opaque, or hazy instead of clear.
• Cloudy cornea in children: A cloudy cornea in children is a child's cornea that is grayish, opaque, or hazy instead of clear.
• Cloudy cornea in one eye: A cloudy cornea in one eye refers to a cornea that is grayish and hazy instead of clear.
• Cloudy vision: Cloudiness of the visual field
• Cobra poisoning: The Cobra is a poisonous snake which can be found in Africa, Asia and other parts of the world. Some cobras are able to spit venom into the victims eye and cause serious symptoms.
• Cold sores: An acute viral disease marked by groups of vesicles on the skin that occur\ on the lips or nares
• Congenital Diarrhea, Secretory Sodium, Syndromic, 3: A congenital syndrome characterized by diarrhea resulting form a defect in the sodium/hydrogen exchange as well as other variable anomalies. The severity of the condition is variable.
• Constant circumcorneal injection: Constant circumcorneal injection is a continuous enlargement of certain blood vessels near the margin of the cornea of the eye with reduction in size to the side.
• Cornea appears steamy: Cornea appears steamy refers to a cornea of the eye that looks foggy or unclear.
• Cornea pain: Pain in the cornea of the eye.
• Corneal Dystrophy, Endothelial, X-Linked: Corneal dystrophy is an eye condition where cloudy material builds up in parts of the cornea and affects visual clarity. The X-linked endothelial form specifically involves the corneal endothelial layer.
• Corneal Dystrophy, Lisch Epithelial: Corneal dystrophy is an eye condition where cloudy material builds up in parts of the cornea and affects visual clarity. The Lisch epithelial form specifically involves opacities that are gray, feathery and band-shaped. The opacities often formed a whorled pattern and involved the corneal epithelial layers.
• Corneal Dystrophy, Posterior Amorphous: Corneal dystrophy is an eye condition where cloudy material builds up in parts of the cornea and affects visual clarity. The posterior amorphous form tends to be nonprogressive and may well be present congenitally.
• Corneal Dystrophy, Subepithelial Mucinous: Corneal dystrophy is an eye condition where cloudy material builds up in parts of the cornea and affects visual clarity. The Lisch epithelial form specifically involves opacities the corneal supepithelial mucinous cell layers.
• Corneal Scratch: An abrasion or scratch to the cornea.
• Corneal abrasion: scratch on the corneal surface
• Corneal anaesthesia: Damage to the corneal reflex occurs due to damage to the ophthalmic branch of the trigeminal nerve
• Corneal anaesthesia in one eye:
• Corneal anesthesia deafness intellectual deficit: A very rare genetic disorder characterized distinctive facial features, ductus arteriosus, mental retardation and vision problems.
• Corneal anesthesia deafness mental retardation: A very rare genetic disorder characterized distinctive facial features, ductus arteriosus, mental retardation and vision problems.
• Corneal cerebellar syndrome: A very rare syndrome involving eye problems and progressive motor control problems such as ataxia and weakness on one side of the body.
• Corneal dystrophy -- ichthyosis -- microcephaly -- mental retardation: A very rare syndrome characterized by vision loss, scaly skin, small head and mental retardation.
• Corneal dystrophy -- perceptive deafness: A very rare syndrome characterized by eye problems and deafness. Hearing starts to deteriorate during the 20's and 30's.
• Corneal dystrophy -- pigmentary anomaly -- malabsorption: A very rare syndrome characterized by eye problems, pigmented skin spots and malabsorption due to chronic diarrhea.
• Corneal dystrophy Avellino type: A rare inherited eye disorder involving degeneration of the cornea. The degeneration is caused by granular deposits in the cornea as well as deposits of amyloid in a lattice pattern on the cornea. The condition occurs as a result of a genetic defect on chromosome 5q31.
• Corneal dystrophy and perceptive deafness: A very rare syndrome characterized by eye problems and deafness. Hearing starts to deteriorate during the 20's and 30's.
• Corneal dystrophy of Bowman layer, type 1: A rare inherited eye disorder involving degeneration of the cornea which gives the cornea a characteristic geographic or map-like appearance. The Bowman membrane of the cornea is the main area affected. The condition occurs as a result of a genetic defect on chromosome 5q31.
• Corneal dystrophy of Bowman layer, type 2: A rare inherited eye disorder involving degeneration of the cornea which gives the cornea a characteristic honeycomb appearance. The Bowman membrane of the cornea is the main area affected. The condition occurs as a result of a genetic defect on chromosome 5q31 or 10q24.
• Corneal dystrophy, Fuchs' endothelial, 1: A rare inherited eye disorder involving degeneration of the inner (epithelial) layer of the cornea. In type 1, onset occurs early in life (from early childhood) and usually takes about 20 years to affect vision.
• Corneal dystrophy, Fuchs' endothelial, 2: A rare inherited eye disorder involving degeneration of the epithelial layer of the cornea. In type 2, onset occurs later in life (usually 30-40 years of age) and usually takes about 20 years to affect vision.
• Corneal dystrophy, juvenile epithelial of Meesmann: A rare eye disorder characterized by chilidhood onset of degeneration of the cornea (clear covering of the eye) which impairs vision. Both eyes are affected.
• Corneal endothelial dystrophy type 1: A rare inherited eye disorder involving degeneration of the endothelial (inner) layer of the cornea. Type 2 tends to have an earlier age of onset than type 1.
• Corneal endothelial dystrophy type 2: A rare inherited eye disorder involving degeneration of the endothelial (inner) layer of the cornea. Type 2 tends to have an earlier age of onset than type 1.
• Corneal erosion: attrition of the corneal surface
• Corneal erosion of both eyes: Corneal erosion of both eyes refers to a breakdown of the corneas of both eyes.
• Corneal erosion of one eye: Corneal erosion of one eye is a condition in which there is a breakdown of the cornea of one eye.
• Corneal flash burns: Corneal injury from bright lights
• Corneal hypesthesia deafness intellectual deficit: A very rare genetic disorder characterized distinctive facial features, ductus arteriosus, mental retardation and vision problems.
• Corneal inflammation: Inflammation of the cornea.
• Corneal irritation: Irritation occurring on the cornea.
• Corneal opacities: can occur due to extrinsic factors or diseases of the cornea itself
• Corneal reflex, absent: The absence of reflex eye lid closure once the cornea is touched
• Corneal scarring: Scarring occurring on the cornea.
• Corneal swelling: The swelling of the cornea of the eye
• Corneal tear: Corneal tear is an interruption in the integrity of the cornea of the eye.
• Corneal ulcer: An ulcer occurring in the cornea.
• Corneal ulceration: Ulceration of the corneal epithelium.
• Corneal wound: Corneal wound refers to an ulcer of the corneal of the wound.
• Corneodermatoosseous syndrome: A very rare syndrome characterized mainly by thick, scaly skin on the palms and soles, corneal changes and dental problems.
• De Barsy Syndrome: A rare inherited disorder characterized by loose, inelastic skin, involuntary limb movements, cloudy corneas and other abnormalities.
• De Sanctis-Cacchione syndrome: A rare genetic ectodermal disorder characterized by sunlight sensitivity, skin atrophy and pigmentation and skin tumors as well neurologic involvement.
• Del (2) (p25.1-p23): A rare chromosomal disorder characterized by developmental delay and small corneas. In the reported case, death occurred at 20 months.
• Del (2) (q14-q21): A rare chromosomal disorder characterized by various anomalies. The listed symptoms are those observed in two reported cases. The manifestations linked to most genetic defects are often variable to some degree.
• Del (2) (q22-q24.2): A rare chromosomal disorder characterized by various anomalies. The listed symptoms are those observed in one reported case. The manifestations linked to most genetic defects are often variable to some degree.
• Dermatostomatitis, Stevens Johnson type: A rare but serious condition involving inflammation and blistering of the skin and mucous membranes. It is believed to be an allergic reaction that can occur in response to some drugs or infectious diseases.
• Dermochondrocorneal dystrophy of Francois: A rare condition characterized by osteochonral deformity (abnormal bone and cartilage development) of the hands and feet, dystrophy of the corneas and skin nodules on certain parts of the body.
• Devil's Ivy poisoning: Devil's Ivy is a vine related to the philodendron plant and contains calcium oxalate crystals which can cause irritation and skin reactions. All parts of the plant are toxic.
• Diabetes-like symptoms: Symptoms similar to those of diabetes
• Dieffenbachia poisoning: Dieffenbachia is a common houseplant which has large leaves. The plant contains poisonous chemicals (oxalic acid and asparagine) which can cause various symptoms if large amounts of the plant is ingested.
• Diminished corneal reflex: is a brisk reflex of blinking when the edge of the cornea is touched with a wisp of cotton. Damage to the corneal reflex ccurs due to damage to the ophalmic branch of the trigeminal nerve
• Diminished corneal reflex in both eyes: Diminished corneal reflex in both eyes is a decreased response of the eyes to blink involuntarily (blink reflex) in response to a specific stimulation.
• Diminished corneal reflex in one eye: Diminished corneal reflex in one eye is a decreased response of one eye to blink involuntarily (blink reflex) in response to a specific stimulation.
• Dup (1) (q25-qter) and del (18p): A very rare chromosomal disorder (single reported case) where the end portion of the long arm (q25-qter) of chromosome one is duplicated and the short arm of chromosome 18 is missing.
• Dup (2) (p25-p21): A rare chromosomal disorder characterized by various anomalies. The listed symptoms are those observed in one reported case. The manifestations linked to most genetic defects are often variable to some degree.
• Dup (2) (q32.3-qter): A rare chromosomal disorder characterized by various anomalies. The listed symptoms are those observed in two reported cases. The manifestations linked to most genetic defects are often variable to some degree.
• Dup (2) (q33-qter): A rare chromosomal disorder characterized by various anomalies. The listed symptoms are those observed in the few reported cases. The manifestations linked to most genetic defects are often variable to some degree.
• Dup (2) (q34-qter): A rare chromosomal disorder characterized by various anomalies. The listed symptoms are those observed in the few reported cases. The manifestations linked to most genetic defects are often variable to some degree.
• Dup (3) (pter-p24) and del (4) (pter-p16): A rare chromosomal disorder characterized by various anomalies. The listed symptoms are those observed in six reported cases. The manifestations linked to most genetic defects are often variable to some degree.
• Dup (3) (q25-q27): A rare chromosomal disorder characterized by various anomalies. The listed symptoms are those observed in one reported case. The manifestations linked to most genetic defects are often variable to some degree.
• Dyschondrosteosis -- nephritis: A very rare syndrome characterized mainly by abnormal bone development and kidney disease.
• EEC syndrome: A rare genetic disorder characterized by absence of fingers and toes, ectodermal dysplasia and cleft lip or cleft palate.
• Eccentrochondrodysplasia: A rare inherited biochemical disorder characterized by the accumulation of mucopolysaccharides (glycosaminoglycans) in various body tissues due to insufficient amounts of certain enzymes needed to break it down.
• Ectodermal dysplasia -- blindness: A rare syndrome characterized mainly be mental retardation, vision loss, short stature and teeth and hair abnormalities.
• Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, classic type: A rare genetic connective tissue disorder characterized by hypermobile joints, joint dislocations and skin hyperextensibility and fragility - a combination of ED types I and II.
• Elliott-Ludman-Teebi syndrome: A rare syndrome characterized by excessive skin folds on the limbs and back, psychomotore retardation, hernia and various other abnormalities.
• Entropion: A condition in which the eyelids fold inward causing the eyelashes to rub against the eye.
• Eye symptoms: Symptoms affecting the eye
• Fabry disease: Genetic fat storage disorder
• Face symptoms: Symptoms affecting the face
• Familial Apolipoprotein A-I and C-III Deficiency: Familial Apolipoprotein A-I and C-III Deficiency is a lipid metabolism disorder characterized by low HDL cholesterol and a lack of apolipoproteins A-I and C-III in the blood.
• Familial Apolipoprotein A-I, C-III, A-IV Deficiency: Familial Apolipoprotein A-I, C-III and A-IV Deficiency is a lipid metabolism disorder characterized by low HDL cholesterol and a lack of apolipoproteins A-I and C-III in the blood.
• Fish-eye disease: A familial disorder involving corneal opacities and low HDL cholesterol levels. It occurs as a result of an enzyme (lecithin:cholesterol acyltransferase) deficiency.
• Fucosidosis type 1: A rare biochemical disorder involving deficiency of an enzyme (alpha-fucosidase) which results in accumulation of certain chemicals (glycosphingolipids) in the central nervous system and other body tissues. It is an infantile form of fucosidosis which starts early and rapidly progresses to early death.
• Fucosidosis type II: A form of the biochemical disorder called fucosidosis where an enzyme deficiency (alpha-fucosidase) results in the accumulation of certain chemicals (glycosphingolipids) in the central nervous system and other body tissues. Symptoms start later and progress slower than in type I and is distinguished by warty skin growths.
• Fungal corneal ulcer: usually occurs in immuno-compromised patients
• GM1 gangliosidosis: A rare biochemical disorder involving a deficiency of an enzyme (beta-galactosidase A) which results in the accumulation of harmful chemicals (GM1 gangliosides) in the central nervous system and other body tissues. Type 1 is a severe infantile form of the disorder and involves a greater degree of accumulation than type II or III.
• Gangliosidosis generalized GM1, type 1: A rare biochemical disorder involving a deficiency of an enzyme (beta-galactosidase A) which results in the accumulation of harmful chemicals (GM1 gangliosides) in the central nervous system and other body tissues. Type 1 is a severe infantile form of the disorder and involves a greater degree of accumulation than type II or III.
• Gangliosidosis, generalized GM1 type 3: A rare biochemical disorder involving a deficiency of an enzyme (beta-galactosidase A) which results in the accumulation of harmful chemicals (GM1 gangliosides) in the central nervous system and other body tissues. Type III involves a lesser degree of accumulation than type II or I.
• Gaucher-like disease: A very rare inherited condition where the body's inability to bread down a certain fat (glucocerebroside) causes it to accumulate in body tissues and organs where it can cause damage. Gaucher-like disease is a sub-type of Gaucher disease which primarily affects the heart.
• Goldberg syndrome: A rare lysosomal storage disorder characterized by an enzyme deficiency (neuraminidase and beta-galactosidase) which results in a build-up of glycoproteins in the urine. There are three main subtypes: infantile, juvenile and adult forms. The early infantile form is the most severe and often results in death during infancy.
• Golden club poisoning: The golden club is a water plant that has rhizomes (thick roots) under the water and flowers on a long stem above the water. The plant contains calcium oxalate crystals which can cause abrasive injuries on sensitive eyes or mucosal tissues of the digestive tract. The plant is considered mildly toxic if eaten and can cause skin and eye symptoms on exposure. The roots and seeds may be eaten if they are prepared properly - boiled with frequent water changes.
• Gollop syndrome: A rare syndrome characterized mainly by eye, ear, facial and nasal abnormalities.
• Gomez and Lopez-Hernandez syndrome: A rare genetic condition characterized by various abnormalities such as mental deficiency, small head, short stature, eye problems and movement problems.
• Gonococcal conjunctivitis: An eye disease that is sexually transmitted. It is caused by a bacterium called Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
• Gorlin-Chaudhry-Moss Syndrome: A very rare inherited condition involving various physical and mental abnormalities.
• Green dragon poisoning: The green dragon is a herbaceous plant which bears inconspicuous flowers. The plant contains calcium oxalate crystals which can cause various symptoms if eaten. Severe mouth pain is usually associated with eating parts of the plant which usually prevents further ingestion.
• Grey cornea: greyish discoloration of the cornea
• Grey cornea of both eyes: Grey cornea of both eyes is a condition in which the cornea of an eye appears grey.
• Grey cornea of one eye: Grey cornea of one eye refers to a grayish coloring of the cornea of one eye.
• Greyish pink cornea: greyish- pink appearance of the cornea usually occurs in inflammatory conditions
• Guizar-Vasquez-Sanchez-Manzano syndrome: A rare syndrome characterized by loose joints, chest deformity and unusual facial appearance.
• HARD syndrome: A rare genetic disorder characterized by a smooth brain surface and eye, genitourinary and other abnormalities.
• HARD syndrome (Hydrocephalus -- agyria -- retinal dysplasia): A rare genetic disorder characterized by a smooth brain surface and eye, genitourinary and other abnormalities.
• Head symptoms: Symptoms affecting the head or brain
• Hereditary sensory and autonomic neuropathy 3: A very rare inherited disorder affecting the peripheral and autonomic nervous system and characterized by reduced tear production, excessive sweating, poor body temperature control, blood pressure problems, impaired sensation and poor muscle control.
• Herpes, Neonatal -- Mucocutaneous and Ocular Infection: Mucocutaneous herpes infection in neonates is a herpes infection of the mucous membranes within the first six weeks of life. The virus may be transmitted from the mother to the baby while it is still in the uterus or during delivery. The risk of transmitting the virus is highest if genital herpes is contracted during the late stages of the pregnancy. A mother with long standing or recurring herpes infection usually has sufficient antibodies to the virus to prevent the infant becoming infected. Neonatal herpes can also be contracted when an infant comes into contact with an infected person e.g. being kissed by and adult with cold sores. A cesarean birth may be advised for mothers who have active genital lesions.
• Herpetic keratitis: A corneal inflammation due to a herpes virus - either herpes simplex or herpes zoster virus.
• Homocystinuria: A rare inherited metabolic disorder involving the amino acid methionine and resulting in a harmful accumulation of homocysteine in the body.
• Homocystinuria due to cystathionine beta-synthase deficiency: A rare genetic biochemical disorder where a deficiency of cystathionine beta-synthase results in high levels of methionine and homocysteine in the blood and reduced levels of cyteine in the blood. There are two subtypes of the disorder with varying manifestations. One type responds to Vitmain B6 supplementation and the other doesn't. Those who do respond to Vitamin B6 tend to have milder manifestations.
• Homocystinuria due to defect in methylation cbl e: An inherited organic acid disorder where an enzyme deficiency (methionine synthase reductase) impairs the body's ability to break down certain proteins consumed in the diet. This results in a buildup of methylmalonic acid and homocystine which results in harmful affects. It is a form of vitamin B12 deficiency.
• Hurler syndrome:
• Hypopigmented lesions in children: Hypopigmented lesions in children refers are sores or ulcers that are colorless or have lost color in a child.
• I cell disease: A rare inherited biochemical disorder characterized by the harmful accumulation of chemicals (glycoproteins and glycoplipids) due to the deficiency of an enzyme (UDP-N-acetylglucosamine-I-phosphotransferase).
• Ichthyosis microphthalmos: A rare genetic disorder characterized by dry scaly skin and small eyes.
• Ichthyosis vulgaris, sex-linked, recessive: A genetic skin condition caused by a deficiency of steroid sulfatase and characterized by large brownish scales which can occur almost anywhere on the skin and can be disfiguring. The face, scalp, palms and soles are usually not involved. The condition only occurs in males.
• Ichthyosis, Keratosis Follicularis Spinulosa Decalvans: A rare inherited skin disorder where the skin around hair follicles becomes stiffened and the resulting scarring causes hair loss.
• Iridocorneal Endothelial Syndrome: ICE syndrome is a spectrum of conditions of the eye, where the inner layer of the cornea appears abnormal. It includes Cogan-Reese syndrome, Chandler's syndrome, and progressive iris atrophy.
• Iris symptoms: Symptoms affecting the iris of the eye
• Italian arum poisoning: Italian arum is a herbaceous plant which has heart-shaped leaves and small flowers surrounded by a spathe. It is often used indoors or outdoors as an ornamental plant. The plant contains calcium oxalate crystals which can cause abrasive injuries on sensitive eyes or mucosal tissues of the digestive tract. Eating the plant causes severe mouth pain and swelling.
• Jadassohn-Lewandowsky syndrome: A rare, inherited disorder characterized by thickening of nails, white patches on mouth and anus(leukoplakia) and thickened hard skin on soles and palms.
• Kaplowitz-Bodurtha syndrome: A very rare syndrome characterized mainly by reduced pituitary hormone production and small eyes.
• Kaufman oculocerebrofacial syndrome: A rare syndrome characterized by a small head, narrow face, eye anomalies, severe mental retardation and long thin hands and feet. The disorder is recessively inherited.
• Keratitis: Cornea inflammation.
• Keratitis fugax hereditaria: An inherited eye disorder involving recurring corneal inflammation. The number of attacks is variable with anywhere from 2 to even 8 or more episodes occurring each year. The attacks become less severe and less frequent after the age of 50. Symptoms can persist from days to weeks.
• Keratitis, hereditary: A very rare inherited eye disorder characterized by corneal inflammation. The severity of the disorder is variable.
• Keratosis follicularis Spinulosa Decalvans, Autosomal Dominant: A rare inherited skin disorder affecting mostly males and characterized by hardening of skin around hair follicles which leads to scarring and loss of hair. The skin on the face, neck, forearms and other areas can also be affected. Because the condition is inherited in a X-linked manner, carrier females may have milder symptoms.
• Keratosis follicularis Spinulosa Decalvans, X-Linked: A rare inherited skin disorder affecting mostly males and characterized by hardening of skin around hair follicles which leads to scarring and loss of hair. The skin on the face, neck, forearms and other areas can also be affected.
• Keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans: A rare inherited skin disorder affecting mostly males and characterized by hardening of skin around hair follicles which leads to scarring and loss of hair. The skin on the face, neck, forearms and other areas can also be affected.
• Keratosis palmoplantaris -- corneal dystrophy: A rare condition where a deficiency of a liver enzyme (tyrosinase aminotransferase) causes tyrosine levels in the blood to increase and result in eye problems, mental retardation and horny skin lesions which develop on pressure points on the hands and feet.
• Kleeblattschaedel syndrome: A very rare syndrome characterized mainly by a head the is somewhat cloverleaf shaped.
• Kniest dysplasia: A rare genetic bone growth disorder characterized by dwarfism, enlarged joints and facial deformities.
• Krause-Kivlin syndrome: A rare genetic disorder characterized by short limb dwarfism, mental retardation and Peters anomaly.
• Kuskokwim disease: A rare syndrome where abnormal muscle attachment causes abnormalities such as muscle wasting or excessive growth and contractures.
• Langer-Nishino-Yamaguchi syndrome: A rare disorder characterized by deformed forearms and lower legs, cloudy corneas and enlarged kidneys. In the reported case, death occurred in the newborn period from kidney and heart failure.
• Lathosterolosis: A very rare disorder where an enzyme (sterol C5-desaturase) deficiency prevents the normal synthesis of cholesterol in the body. The deficiency causes various malformations, mental retardation and liver disease.
• Lattice dystrophy: Cloudiness of the cornea
• Lecithin-cholesterol acyltransferase deficiency, LCAT: A rare genetic disorder characterized by an enzyme deficiency (lecithin:cholesterol acyltransferase) which impairs the breakdown of lipoproteins which then builds up and causes damage to tissues. The condition is characterized by corneal disorders, anemia, protein in the urine and ultimately, kidney failure. Partial deficiency of the enzyme (alpha-LCAT) results in a condition called Fish-Eye disease whereas deficiency of the whole enzyme (alpha- and beta-LCAT) causes a condition called Norum disease.
• Leiner Disease: A skin and immune system disorder occurring in newborns and characterized by a patch of thick red skin that usually starts on the buttocks and spreads to other parts of the body. Recurring infections, failure to thrive, wasting and nervous system deficiency are also symptomatic of the condition.
• Lens dislocation: The dislocation of the lens of the eye
• Lens disorders: Any disorder that affects the lens of ones eye
• Leprosy, susceptibility to, 1: A chronic, progressive infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae which causes skin sores and also affects the eyes, mucous membranes and peripheral nerves. The range of manifestations and severity of symptoms is quite variable. Researchers have discovered a number of genetic mutations linked to an increased susceptibility to leprosy. Type 1 is linked to a defect on chromosome 10p13.
• Leprosy, susceptibility to, 2: A chronic, progressive infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae which causes skin sores and also affects the eyes, mucous membranes and peripheral nerves. The range of manifestations and severity of symptoms is quite variable. Researchers have discovered a number of genetic mutations linked to an increased susceptibility to leprosy. Type 2 is linked to a defect on chromosome 6q25.2-q27.
• Leprosy, susceptibility to, 3: A chronic, progressive infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae which causes skin sores and also affects the eyes, mucous membranes and peripheral nerves. The range of manifestations and severity of symptoms is quite variable. Researchers have discovered a number of genetic mutations linked to an increased susceptibility to leprosy. Type 3 is linked to a defect on chromosome 4q32 and 4p14.
• Leprosy, susceptibility to, 4: A chronic, progressive infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae which causes skin sores and also affects the eyes, mucous membranes and peripheral nerves. The range of manifestations and severity of symptoms is quite variable. Researchers have discovered a number of genetic mutations linked to an increased susceptibility to leprosy. Type 4 is linked to a defect on chromosome 6p21.3.
• Lindstrom syndrome: A rare disorder characterized by mental retardation, facial anomalies, short stature and seizures.
• Linear IgA dermatosis: A rare autoimmune skin condition characterized by blistered skin. The condition may occur after using certain drugs, following infection or there may be no apparent cause. It tends to occur in the non-reproductive years and most often affects the limbs, face or genital regions but may occur anywhere. The blisters may occur separately, in clusters or various other formations.
• Lissencephaly syndrome type 1: A very rare form of the brain formation disorder called lissencephaly where the brain surface is abnormally smooth rather than convoluted resulting in mental retardation. Physical malformations are also present.
• Localised redness of cornea: redness limited to a small portion of the cornea
• Localised redness of cornea of both eyes:
• Localised redness of cornea of one eye:
• Loffredo-Cennamo-Cecio syndrome: A very rare syndrome characterized mainly by scaly skin and small eyes.
• Logic syndrome: A very rare syndrome characterized mainly by chronic skin ulceration, nail destruction, eye problems and mucosal nodules that can affect the voice and even impair breathing in severe cases.
• MPS-IV (Morquio Disease): A condition which is characterized by biochemically distinct mucopolysaccharidosis
• Macular dystrophy, corneal type 1: A rare genetic eye disease that affects the cornea. The condition is progressive.
• Marfan syndrome: A genetic connective tissue disorder involving a defect of chromosome 15q21.1 which affects the production of the fibrillin needed to make connective tissue.
• Matsoukas syndrome: An extremely rare condition characterized by mental retardation, eye problems, facial anomalies and joint problems.
• Matsoukas-Liarikos-Giannika syndrome: A very rare syndrome characterized mainly by mental retardation, short stature and eye and joint abnormalities.
• Maumenee syndrome: A rare inherited disorder characterized by deafness at birth and corneal dystrophy which impairs vision.
• Mental retardation, X-linked, Seemanova type: A rare X-linked disorder characterized by mental retardation, retarded growth and small genitals. The disorder is inherited in a X-linked manner which means that only males display the full range of symptoms whereas female carriers may have mild or no symptoms.
• Meretoja syndrome: A form of familial amyloid polyneuropathy characterized by deposits of a substance called amyloid in the skin on the face as well as the facial nerves which can cause symptoms such as weak facial muscles.
• Micro syndrome: A rare, recessively inherited disorder characterized by intellectual impairment, small head, various eye problems, small genitals and abnormal brain development.
• Microcephaly -- microphthalmia -- ectrodactyly of lower limbs -- prognathism: A rare syndrome characterized by small eyes, small head, missing toes and a protrucing jaw.
• Microcephaly, hiatal hernia and nephrotic syndrome: A rare genetic disorder primarily involving physical and developmental abnormalities as well as kidney disease.
• Microcornea: An abnormally small cornea.
• Microcornea -- cataract -- coloboma syndrome: A rare inherited syndrome characterized by cataracts, small corneas and a coloboma (hole in the iris).
• Microcornea -- corectopia -- macular hypoplasia: A very rare eye disorder involving small corneas and other anomalies.
• Microcornea -- glaucoma -- absent frontal sinuses: A very rare syndrome characterized mainly by small corneas, glaucoma and missing sinuses.
• Microphthalmia -- mental deficiency: A very rare syndrome characterized mainly by small eyes and mental deficiency.
• Microphthalmia and mental deficiency: A very rare syndrome characterized mainly by small eyes and mental deficiency.
• Microphthalmia syndromic, type 5: A rare inherited syndrome characterized by small eyes and various other abnormalities. The symptoms are variable to some degree.
• Microphthalmia syndromic, type 8: A rare syndrome characterized by small eyes, small head, missing toes and protruding jaw.
• Microphthalmos -- short stature -- multiple joint dislocation syndrome: A rare inherited disorder characterized by small eyes, short stature and multiple joint dislocations.
• Midface hypoplasia, corneal clouding, subvalvular aortic stenosis and mental and somatic retardation: A rare syndrome characterized mainly by an underdeveloped midface, corneal clouding, mental and somatic retardation and narrowed aorta.
• Morquio syndrome: A rare inherited biochemical disorder characterized by the accumulation of mucopolysaccharides (glycosaminoglycans) in various body tissues due to insufficient amounts of the enzyme (galactosamine-?-sulfate - type A, ? galactosidase - type B) needed to break it down. The symptoms are variable with type A and B being clinically indistinguishable.
• Morquio syndrome type A: A rare inherited biochemical disorder characterized by the accumulation of mucopolysaccharides (glycosaminoglycans) in various body tissues due to insufficient amounts of the enzyme (galactosamine-?-sulfate) needed to break it down.
• Morquio syndrome, type B: A rare inherited biochemical disorder characterized by the accumulation of mucopolysaccharides (glycosaminoglycans) in various body tissues due to insufficient amounts of the enzyme (? galactosidase) needed to break it down.
• Mucoepithelial dysplasia, Witkop type: A rare inherited disorder primarily involving mucosal lesions throughout the body as well as skin, hair and lung problems.
• Mucolipidosis III: A rare metabolic disorder where deficiency of a particular enzyme leads to the buildup of mucopolysaccharides and mucolipids in the body which is harmful to the body and leads to premature death.
• Mucolipidosis IV: A condition which is characterized by the accumulation of both glycoaminoglycans and lipids in tissues
• Mucolipidosis type 3 A: A rare inherited biochemical disorder involving the progressive accumulation of certain chemicals (glycoproteins and glycolipids) in body tissues due to deficiency of an enzyme (UDP-N-acetylglucosamine-I-phosphotransferase) needed to process it.
• Mucolipidosis type 4: A rare inherited biochemical disorder involving the harmful accumulation of certain chemicals (ganglioside and mucopolysaccharide) in body tissues due to the deficiency of an enzyme needed to process it.
• Mucopolysaccharidoses: A lysosomal storage disorder that is caused by a deficiency of the ability to metabolise glycosaminoglycans
• Mucopolysaccharidosis IV: Disorder of mucopolysaccharide metabolism in infants.
• Mucopolysaccharidosis VII: Disorder of mucopolysaccharide metabolism.
• Mucopolysaccharidosis type 2 Hunter syndrome- severe form: A rare inherited biochemical disorder characterized by the accumulation of mucopolysaccharides (glycosaminoglycans) in various body tissues due to insufficient amounts of the enzyme (iduronidate 2-sulfatase) needed to break it down.
• Mucopolysaccharidosis type 6: A rare inherited biochemical disorder characterized by the accumulation of mucopolysaccharides (glycosaminoglycans) in various body tissues due to insufficient amounts of the enzyme (Arylsulfatase ?) needed to break it down.
• Mucopolysaccharidosis type 7 Sly syndrome: A rare inherited biochemical disorder characterized by the accumulation of mucopolysaccharides (glycosaminoglycans) in various body tissues due to insufficient amounts of the enzyme (beta-glucuronidase) needed to break it down.
• Mucopolysaccharidosis type I Hurler syndrome: A rare inherited biochemical disorder characterized by the accumulation of mucopolysaccharides (glycosaminoglycans) in various body tissues due to insufficient amounts of the enzyme (?-L-diuronidase) needed to break it down. There are three main sub-types of the disorder: Hurler - severe form, Scheie - mild form and Hurler/Scheie form which is intermediate.
• Mucopolysaccharidosis type I Hurler-Scheie syndrome: A rare inherited biochemical disorder characterized by the accumulation of mucopolysaccharides (glycosaminoglycans) in various body tissues due to insufficient amounts of the enzyme (?-L-diuronidase) needed to break it down.
• Mucopolysaccharidosis type I Scheie syndrome: A rare inherited biochemical disorder characterized by the accumulation of mucopolysaccharides (glycosaminoglycans) in various body tissues due to insufficient amounts of the enzyme (?-L-iduronidase) needed to break it down.
• Navajo neurohepatopathy: A rare genetic disease found in Navajo populations. It involves peripheral nerve degeneration, liver disease and corneal ulcers. The genetic disease is believed to be caused by maternal exposure to uranium from waters contaminated by old mines.
• Neonatal Conjunctivitis: A condition which is characterized by inflammation of the conjunctiva of the eye of a neonate
• Nephrosis neuronal dysmigration Syndrome: A rare genetic disorder primarily involving physical and developmental abnormalities as well as kidney disease. The type and severity of symptoms that can occur is variable.
• Nephthytis poisoning: Nephthytis is vine with heart-shaped leaves with distinctive light-colored veins. The plant contains calcium oxalate crystals which can cause various symptoms if ingested. The damage is usually caused by the abrasive action of the crystals. Eye exposure can also cause eye irritation.
• Nerve symptoms: Symptoms affecting the nerves
• Neurofaciodigitorenal syndrome: A very rare syndrome characterized by brain problems, mental retardations, kidney and limb defects as well as a range of other physical abnormalities.
• Neuropathy congenital sensory neurotrophic keratitis: A recessively inherited nerve disease which affects sensation and the eyes. Neurotrophic keratitis is a degenerative eye disease caused by damage to the trigeminal nerve. The lack of sensation in the limbs results in frequent damage to the tissues as the patient is unaware of pain or temperature.
• Neuropathy, Hereditary Sensory, Type IV: A rare disorder characterized mainly by insensitivity to pain and inability to sweat.
• Niemann-Pick disease: A rare inherited biochemical disorder involving the deficiency of an enzyme (acid sphingomyelinase) needed to break down certain lipids which results in an accumulation of these lipids in the body.
• Nonkeratan-sulfate-excreting Morquio syndrome: A rare inherited biochemical disorder characterized by the accumulation of mucopolysaccharides (glycosaminoglycans) in various body tissues due to insufficient amounts of certain enzymes needed to break it down. This disorder is distinguished form other similar conditions by the fact that no keratosulfate is excreted in the urine.
• Norrie Disease: A rare form of blindness that occurs at birth or soon after due to eye defects. The severity and range of symptoms is variable.
• Norrie syndrome: A rare form of blindness that occurs at birth or soon after due to eye defects. The severity and range of symptoms is variable.
• Norum disease: A rare genetic disorder disorder involving abnormal lipid metabolism due to a deficiency of an enzyme called lecithin:cholesterol acyltransferase. The condition causes high levels of cholesterol, triglycerides and phospholipids. The condition is not associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
• Ocular Herpes: Viral infection of the eye from herpes virus.
• Ocular cicatricial pemphigoid: A rare chronic autoimmune eye condition that can result in blindness if not treated. The conjunctival and mucosal layers of the eye (inside of eyelid and outside of eye) become progressively inflamed and scarred. The condition can be very difficult to treat.
• Oculo cerebro acral syndrome: A very rare syndrome characterized mainly by eye, brain, ear and limb abnormalities.
• Oculo-cerebro-acral, (Roberts-like)-ectrodactyly: A rare condition characterized by abnormalities of the eye, brain and extremeties as well as split hand and foot deformities.
• Oculodentodigital syndrome: A rare genetic disorder characterized by small eyes, underdeveloped tooth enamel and permanent flexion of one or more finger joints.
• Oculodentoosseous dysplasia recessive: A very rare recessively inherited syndrome characterized mainly by eye, tooth and finger abnormalities. The eye abnormalities tend to be more severe than in the dominant form of the disorder.
• Oculomaxillofacial dysostosis: A very rare syndrome characterized mainly by eye, jaw and facial abnormalities.
• Pasteurella multocida: An infectious disease caused by a bacterium called Pasteurella multocida. It is often transmitted through bites and scratches from pets and it can be found in mammals and fowl.
• Pelvic-shoulder dysplasia: A very rare syndrome characterized mainly by pelvic and shoulder blade abnormalities.
• Peripheral redness of cornea: marginal redness of the cornea
• Peripheral redness of cornea of both eyes: Peripheral redness of cornea of both eyes refers to unusual redness or inflammation of the cornea of both eyes in the side or lateral area.
• Peripheral redness of cornea of one eye: Peripheral redness of cornea of one eye is unusual redness or inflammation of the cornea of one eye in the side or lateral area.
• Peters anomaly: A very rare disorder that occurs in the early stages of fetal development and results in infant glaucoma and sometimes other anomalies.
• Peters anomaly with cataract: A rare genetic eye disorder where abnormal development of the eye structures leads to corneal opacities and cataracts.
• Pillay syndrome: A rare inherited disorder characterized by corneal clouding an abnormalities of the jaw and arm bones.
• Plant poisoning -- Calcium oxalate crystals: Calcium oxalate crystals is a chemical found naturally in plants such as dumb cane and rhubarb leaves. The amount of calcium oxalate crystals varies amongst species of plant. The crystals are quite sharp and abrasive and ingestion of plants containing them can cause abrasive and irritation injuries. Eating large amounts can cause kidney and liver damage and even death in serious cases.
• Plant poisoning -- Euphorbiaceae: Euphorbiaceae is a family of flowering plants called spurges. They contain various chemicals (alkaloids, glycosides and diterpene ester) which can cause symptoms if ingested.
• Popliteal pterygium syndrome, lethal type: A rare lethal condition characterized by webbing of skin as well as various other physical and mental abnormalities.
• Pseudoprogeria syndrome: A very rare syndrome characterized mainly by absent eyelashes and eyebrows as well a mental retardation.
• Pterygium, Popliteal, lethal type: A rare lethal condition characterized by webbing of skin as well as various other physical and mental abnormalities.
• Ramos-Arroyo Syndrome: A very rare genetic disorder characterized distinctive facial features, ductus arteriosus, mental retardation and vision problems.
• Ramos-ArroyoClark syndrome: A very rare genetic disorder characterized distinctive facial features, ductus arteriosus, mental retardation and vision problems.
• Reese-Ellsworth syndrome: A rare disorder characterized by iridogoniodysgenesis (underdeveloped iris and fluid channels in the eye) as well as mental retardation, cleft palate, syndactyly and muscle disease.
• Reiter’s syndrome: A form of reactive arthritis characterized by arthritis, urethritis, conjunctivitis and skin lesions.
• Rieger Syndrome: A rare genetic disorder characterized by underdeveloped or absent teeth and craniofacial and eye abnormalities.
• River Blindness: Skin and eye infection caused by the helminth (worm) 'Onchocerca volvulus', transmitted via fly bites and usually seen only in parts of Africa, the Middle East and South America
• Roberts Pseudothalidomide Syndrome:
• Roberts syndrome: A very rare genetic disorder involving a range of physical abnormalities.
• Roberts-SC Phocomelia: A rare genetic disorder characterized by limb deformities, midfacial defects and severe growth deficiency.
• Rodrigues blindness: A rare disorder characterized by severe eye malformations, short stature and hair and dental anomalies.
• Rusty brown rings around the cornea: pigmentation of the cornea around the periphery of the iris
• Sattler veil: Swelling of the cornea and vision problems due to insufficient oxygen supply to the surface of the eye usually as a result of wearing contact lenses.
• Sclerocornea, Syndactyly, ambiguous genitalia: A very rare syndrome characterized mainly by hardening of the corneas, webbed fingers and ambiguous genitalia.
• Senter syndrome: A rare genetic ectodermal disorder characterized by ichthyosiform erythroderma and sensorineural deafness.
• Short limb dwarfism, Al Gazali type: A very rare lethal disorder involving severe limb shortening and other skeletal deformities.
• Siemens syndrome: A rare inherited skin disorder where the skin around hair follicles becomes stiffened and the resulting scarring causes hair loss.
• Sjogren's Syndrome: Autoimmune disease damaging the eye tear ducts and other glands.
• Small corneas: Small corneas are corneas of the eyes that are unusually small.
• Southwestern Athabaskan genetic diseases: A group of four genetic diseases that are unique to the Navajo and Apache (Southwestern Athabaskan) populations. The disease are Athabaskan severe combined immunodeficiency, Navajo neurohepatopathy, Navajo poikiloderma and Athabaskan brainstem dysgenesis.
• Spanlang-Tappeiner syndrome: A rare disorder characterized mainly by loss of hair, excessive sweating, eye problems and skin disorders.
• Split-leaf philodendron poisoning: Split-leaf philodendron is a climbing vine with a distinctive leaf which has lobes and holes. The plant bears a relatively large fruit which is edible after it has ripened for a year. The green fruit contains oxalic acid which can cause symptoms if eaten. However, some people are allergic even to the ripe fruit.
• Stevens Johnson syndrome: A rare but serious condition involving inflammation and blistering of the skin and mucous membranes. It is believed to be an allergic reaction that can occur in response to some drugs or infectious diseases.
• Striped Blister Beetle poisoning: The striped blister beetle is native to many parts of America and Canada. Animals that accidentally eat the beetles can become quite ill and they can also cause symptoms in humans if accidentally ingested. The beetles contain toxic substances called cantharidin and pederin which can cause symptoms through skin or eye exposure as well as through ingestion.
• Sulfite oxidase deficiency:
• Swelling symptoms: Symptoms causing swelling or enlargement.
• Tangier disease: A rare disorder characterized by a very low level of HDL (high-density lipoprotein or "good cholesterol") in the blood. The condition occurs because the body lacks the gene to make a certain protein (Apolipoprotein A1) which normally transports fats from tissues to where it is needed.
• Tetraamelia -- multiple malformations: A very rare syndrome characterized mainly by a lack of arm and leg bones (hands and feet are still present) as well as other malformations.
• Thyroid eye disease: Thyroid eye disease is an autoimmune eye condition that, while separate from thyroid disease, is often seen in conjunction with Graves' Disease.
• Tizzard syndrome: A syndrome characterized by large, short hands and feet and small corneas.
• Tolosa-Hunt Syndrome: A rare disorder characterized by severe headaches and paralysis and weakness of eye muscles.
• Trachoma: Chronic bacterial eye condition in the developing world
• Tricho odonto onycho dermal syndrome: A very rare syndrome characterized by hair, tooth, nail and skin abnormalities.
• Trigeminal anesthesia, familial: A familial eye condition characterized by reduced eye sensation which can result in increased risk of eye damage.
• Trigonocephaly -- ptosis -- coloboma: A rare syndrome characterized by droopy eyelids, brain malformation, a triangular shaped prominent forehead and an eye abnormality.
• Trisomy 8 mosaicism: A very rare chromosomal disorder where there is an extra copy of chromosome 8 in some of the body's cells. Some cases with this chromosomal abnormality have no clinical symptoms. The presence of abnormalities in some cases is dependent on which body cells contain the chromosomal defect.
• Unilateral corneal anaesthesia: Damage to the corneal reflex ccurs due to damage to the ophalmic branch of the trigeminal nerve
• Urban Schosser Spohn syndrome: A condition which is characterised by hereditary mucoepithelial dysplasia
• VACTERL hydrocephaly: A rare syndrome characterized by the VACTERL abnormalities (vertebral anomalies, anal atresia, congenital cardiac disease, tracheoesophageal fistula, renal anomalies, radial dysplasia, limb defects) as well as a buildup of fluid inside the skull (hydrocephalus).
• VACTERL with hydrocephalus, X-linked: A rare X-linked syndrome characterized by the VACTERL abnormalities (vertebral anomalies, anal atresia, congenital cardiac disease, tracheoesophageal fistula, renal anomalies, radial dysplasia, limb defects) as well as a buildup of fluid inside the skull (hydrocephalus).
• Vaccinia keratitis: Vaccinia keratitis is an eye condition that occurs when the cornea is exposed to the smallpox virus. This exposure is most likely to occur when a person rubs their eyes after handling or bathing a recently vaccinated child. Symptoms may be severe and permanent damage to vision may result.
• Van Allen Myhre syndrome: A syndrome which is characterised by vesicles, celosomia, short neck, microcornea, and dextrocardia.
• Vision changes: Any change in vision or sight.
• Vision loss: Impaired vision or loss of vision
• Visual problems: Any problems which might occur that affect ones vision
• Vitamin A deficiency: Dietary deficiency of vitamin A
• Whitaker syndrome: A condition that usually occurs in childhood caused by an autoimmune polyendocrinopathy
• Wilkie Taylor Scambler syndrome: A syndrome characterised by cataracts with microphthalmia and septal defect
• Wilson's disease: Wilson disease, or hepatolenticular degeneration, is a neurodegenerative disease of copper metabolism.
• X-linked ichthyosis: A rare genetic skin disorder occurring in males only and resulting from an inborn error of metabolism (deficiency of the enzyme steroid sulfatase).
• Xeroderma pigmentosum: A rare pigmentary disease that is caused by an enzyme deficiency
• Xeroderma pigmentosum, type 1: A rare genetic disorder where the enzyme that repairs DNA damage done by UV radiation is defective. It is characterized by sensitivity to sunlight, skin pigmentation and atrophy and actinic skin tumors. The different types of xeroderma pigmentosum vary in the body's ability to repair the damage to DNA done by UV radiation - type 1 has the lowest level of repair and the most neurological complications.
• Xeroderma pigmentosum, type 2: A rare genetic disorder where the enzyme that repairs DNA damage done by UV radiation is defective. It is characterized by sensitivity to sunlight, skin pigmentation and atrophy and actinic skin tumors. The different types of xeroderma pigmentosum vary in the body's ability to repair the damage to DNA done by UV radiation. Type B is often associated with signs of Cockayne syndrome.
• Xeroderma pigmentosum, type 3: A rare genetic disorder where the enzyme that repairs DNA damage done by UV radiation is defective. It is characterized by sensitivity to sunlight, skin pigmentation and atrophy and actinic skin tumors. The different types of xeroderma pigmentosum vary in the body's ability to repair the damage to DNA done by UV radiation. Neurological symptoms are rarely experienced in type 3.
• Xeroderma pigmentosum, type 4: A rare genetic disorder where the enzyme that repairs DNA damage done by UV radiation is defective. It is characterized by sensitivity to sunlight, skin pigmentation and atrophy and actinic skin tumors. The different types of xeroderma pigmentosum vary in the body's ability to repair the damage to DNA done by UV radiation. Type D involves neurological symptoms.
• Xeroderma pigmentosum, type 6: A rare genetic disorder where the enzyme that repairs DNA damage done by UV radiation is defective. It is characterized by sensitivity to sunlight, skin pigmentation and atrophy and actinic skin tumors. The different types of xeroderma pigmentosum vary in the body's ability to repair the damage to DNA done by UV radiation. The skin and neurological symptoms in Type 6 tend to be mild.
• Xeroderma pigmentosum, type 7: A rare genetic disorder where the enzyme that repairs DNA damage done by UV radiation is defective. It is characterized by sensitivity to sunlight, skin pigmentation and atrophy and actinic skin tumors. The different types of xeroderma pigmentosum vary in the body's ability to repair the damage to DNA done by UV radiation. Type G usually involves severe neurological symptoms.
• Yemenite deaf-blind hypopigmentation syndrome: A condition which is characterised by the association of several symptoms which affect ones hearing and vision

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