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What is the definition of Axenfeld-Rieger Syndrome?
Axenfeld-Rieger syndrome is a group of disorders that mainly affects the development of the eye. Common eye symptoms include cornea defects and iris defects. People with this syndrome may have an off-center pupil (corectopia) or extra holes in the eyes that can look like multiple pupils (polycoria). About 50% of people with this syndrome develop glaucoma, a condition that increases pressure inside of the eye, and may cause vision loss or blindness. Even though Axenfeld-Rieger syndrome is primarily an eye disorder, this syndrome can affect other parts of the body. Most people with this syndrome have distinctive facial features and many have issues with their teeth, including unusually small teeth (microdontia) or fewer than normal teeth (oligodontia). Some people have extra folds of skin around their belly button, heart defects, or other more rare birth defects. Several genes have been associated with the disease. Axenfeld-Rieger syndrome has an autosomal dominant pattern of inheritance.
What are the alternative names for Axenfeld-Rieger Syndrome?
  • Axenfeld-Rieger syndrome
  • Goniodysgenesis hypodontia
  • Iridogoniodysgenesis with somatic anomalies
  • Rieger syndrome
Who are the top Axenfeld-Rieger Syndrome Local Doctors?
Elite in Axenfeld-Rieger Syndrome
Michael A. Walter
Elite in Axenfeld-Rieger Syndrome
Michael A. Walter
Edmonton, AB, CA 

Michael Walter practices practicing medicine in Edmonton, Canada. Mr. Walter is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Axenfeld-Rieger Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Axenfeld-Rieger Syndrome, Iridogoniodysgenesis Type 1, Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, and Glaucoma.

Elite in Axenfeld-Rieger Syndrome
Dr. Brenda Bohnsack
Ophthalmology
Elite in Axenfeld-Rieger Syndrome
Dr. Brenda Bohnsack
Ophthalmology

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago

225 E Chicago Ave, 
Chicago, IL 
800-543-7362
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Brenda Bohnsack is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Bohnsack is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Axenfeld-Rieger Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Axenfeld-Rieger Syndrome, Peters Anomaly, Stickler Syndrome, Trabeculectomy, and Vitrectomy.

 
 
 
 
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Elite in Axenfeld-Rieger Syndrome
Tim Footz
Elite in Axenfeld-Rieger Syndrome
Tim Footz
Edmonton, AB, CA 

Tim Footz practices practicing medicine in Edmonton, Canada. Mr. Footz is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Axenfeld-Rieger Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Axenfeld-Rieger Syndrome, Iridogoniodysgenesis Type 1, Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, and Glaucoma.

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What are the latest Axenfeld-Rieger Syndrome Clinical Trials?
Coordination of Rare Diseases at Sanford
Coordination of Rare Diseases at Sanford
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: May 29, 2025

Summary: CoRDS, or the Coordination of Rare Diseases at Sanford, is based at Sanford Research in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. It provides researchers with a centralized, international patient registry for all rare diseases. This program allows patients and researchers to connect as easily as possible to help advance treatments and cures for rare diseases. The CoRDS team works with patient advocacy groups, in...

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center