MamasHealth.com Home Eye Health Amblyopia Aniridia Astigmatism Bechet's Disease Bietti's Crystalline Dystrophy Black Eye Blepharitis Blepharospasm Blood in Eye Cataracts Chemical Eye Burn CMV Retinitis Color Blindness Contact Lenses Contact Lenses Care Contact Lenses Infection Corneal Transplant Crossed Eyes Detached Retina Diabetic Retinopathy Dry Eye Syndrome Eye Eye focus and tear production Eye Care Eye Care Professionals Eye Exam Eye Herpes Farsightedness Floaters Fuchs' Dystrophy Glaucoma Keratoconus LASIK Doctors LASIK Risks LASIK Surgery Lattice Dystrophy Low Vision Macular Degeneration Macular Hole Macular Pucker Map-Dot-Fingerprint Nearsightedness Pink Eye Presbyopia Pterygia Sty Vitreous Detachment Links Email Mama Eyelid lift Dogs for the Blind Sunglasses Sign up for the MamasHealth Newsletter	What is Aniridia? Aniridia is a rare genetic eye condition causing incomplete formation of the iris. It is present at birth. Aniridia causes loss of vision in both eyes. People who have aniridia have enormous pupils. The enormous pupil is often called a 'black iris'. Aniridia literally means "without iris." What causes Aniridia? Aniridia is inherited from parents. Aniridia is caused when the gene responsible for eye development, the PAX6 gene, does not function correctly. The dysfunction of the PAX6 gene causes the eye to stop developing too early. Side Effects of Aniridia? People who have aniridia may also develop: a tumor in the kidney sensitivity to light nystagmus glaucoma corneal disease cataract lens dislocation optic nerve disease Can Aniridia be Treated? Unfortunately, aniridia cannot be treated. However, treatment are available to help prevent the side effects of aniridia.
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