Rare Syndrome Causes Man’s Eye To ‘Glow’

Rare Syndrome Causes Man’s Eye To ‘Glow’

A Man’s eye exam revealed a sign of a rare disorder that caused his eye pigment to flake off. He had a family history of glaucoma. When the doctor examined his eyes using a microscope and a bright light. It reveals  “iris transillumination” in both of his eyes.The man was diagnosed with pigment dispersion syndrome where pigment rubs off the back of the iris. These flakes of pigment can obstruct the eye’s drainage system, which can lead to glaucoma. Later, he underwent laser therapy to open the clogged drainage channels.

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