Cogan Reese Syndrome


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Synonyms


  • ICE Syndrome, Cogan-Reese Type
  • Iridocorneal Endothelial (ICE) Syndrome, Cogan-Resse Type
  • Iris Naevus Syndrome
  • Iris Nevus Syndrome

Disorder Subdivisions


  • None

General Discussion


Cogan-Reese Syndrome is an extremely rare eye disorder characterized by a matted or smudged appearance to the surface of the iris; the development of small colored lumps on the iris (nodular iris nevi); the attachment of portions of the iris to the cornea (peripheral anterior synechiae); and/or increased pressure in the eye (glaucoma). Secondary glaucoma may lead to vision loss. This disorder most frequently appears in young and middle-aged females, usually affecting only one eye (unilateral) and developing slowly over time.


Resources


National Association for Visually Handicapped

22 West 21st Street

New York, NY 10010

USA

Tel: 2128893141

Fax: 2127272931

Email: staff@navh.org

Internet: http://www.navh.org



Prevent Blindness America

211 West Wacker Drive

Suite 1700

Chicago, IL 60606

Tel: (312)363-6001

Fax: (312)363-6052

Tel: (800)331-2020

Email: info@preventblindness.org

Internet: http://www.preventblindness.org



Glaucoma Research Foundation

490 Post Street

Suite 1427

San Francisco, CA 94102

Tel: (415)986-3162

Fax: (415)986-3763

Tel: (800)826-6693

Email: info@glaucoma.org

Internet: http://www.glaucoma.org



NIH/National Eye Institute

Building 31 Rm 6A32

31 Center Dr MSC 2510

Bethesda, MD 20892-2510

United States

Tel: 3014965248

Fax: 3014021065

Email: 2020@nei.nih.gov

Internet: http://www.nei.nih.gov/




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This disease entry is based upon medical information available through the date at the end of the topic. Since NORD's resources are limited, it is not possible to keep every entry in the Rare Disease Database completely current and accurate. Please check with the agencies listed in the Resources section for the most current information about this disorder.

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Last Updated:   3/18/2003

Copyright   1994, 2003 National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc.


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