Iris dystrophy Essential Progressive

Essential iris dystrophy. Progressive option

Dystrophic iris is the most common form of genetic aniridia, which is characterized by thinning of the skin of the iris and narrowing of the pupil opening. This results in a change in pupil color due to reduced light transmission

Iris dystrophy (Essential Progressive Iris Dystrophy - EPID) is a genetically determined disease that affects the tissue of the iris. It develops over many years and gradually leads to deterioration of vision and a decrease in the patient’s quality of life.

The disease belongs to a group of dystrophic diseases that can affect not only the iris, but also other tissues and organs, for example, skin or ligaments. EPID is a genetic abnormality that causes abnormal tissue formation in the iris, causing it to become deformed, thin, and defective.

Signs and symptoms of progressive iris degeneration include:

- Deformation of the iris. Sometimes the edges of the iris become uneven and wavy;

- Thinning of the iris, which may become thinner than usual;

- Cloudiness of the pupil, which can lead to difficulty seeing in certain conditions;

- Defects in the visual field, such as blurred vision, color dysfunction or decreased visual acuity. According to the World Health Organization, progressive iris dystrophy has no cure. However, there are some treatments that can help control the condition and improve the quality of vision. These methods include optical correction with lenses, cosmetic procedures to improve the appearance of the cornea, and surgery to remove defective areas of the iris and stabilize vision. Treatment of progressive dystopia radu