Cogan-Reese Syndrome
Cogan-Reese Syndrome is an extremely rare, auto-immune syndrome, affecting vision and hearing. The vision component of this eye disorder is characterized by a matted or smudged appearance to the surface of the iris and development of small colored lumps on the iris. It is also characterized by the attachment of portions of the iris to the cornea and/or increased pressure in the eye (glaucoma). Secondary glaucoma caused by Cogan-Reese Syndrome may lead to vision loss. This disorder, which develops slowly over time, most frequently appears in young and middle-aged females and usually affects only one eye.