Genetic ocular diseases

What are genetic ocular diseases?

Pediatric genetic ocular diseases are eye diseases that are genetically inherited (passed down from parent to child).

What are the different types of genetic ocular diseases?

There are several types of ocular disease.

The most common types of inherited eye diseases in children include:

Congenital (present at birth) cataracts

Congenital (present at birth) cataracts — cloudy eye lens, which is normally clear.

Congenital glaucoma

Congenital glaucoma — fluid builds up in the eye, damaging the optic nerve

Congenital ocular anomalies

Congenital ocular anomalies — includes several types of eye malformations, such as missing or smaller than average eyes

Optic atrophy

Optic atrophy — permanent damage to the optic nerve fibers, which can cause blindness

What are the signs and symptoms of genetic ocular diseases?

Some of the general symptoms include:

• Abnormal appearance
• Fluid in eyes
• Impaired vision  

Symptoms vary depending on the type of eye disease.