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Axenfeld anomaly

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Link to WHO Definition

Axenfeld anomaly – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1703498511

Axenfeld's anomaly is a rare congenital ocular defect caused by anterior segment dysgenesis and is characterised by anteriorly displaced Schwalbes line and iris bands extending into the cornea. In contrast, Riegers anomaly includes characteristic iris and pupil anomalies.

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