Type : Phenotype or locus, molecular basis unknown;
Alternative titles and symbols : Anophthalmia, clinical, isolated; Microphthalmos, autosomal recessive; MCOP;
Description : One form of isolated microphthalmia (MCOP1) has been mapped to chromosome 14q32. Microphthalmia
designates a heterogeneous group of ocular malformations with a more or less evident
reduction in the size of the eyeball. Additional features include high hypermetropia
and a short axial length. The size of the anterior chamber and the cornea may also
be reduced, whereas the lens is normal or thicker than usual for age (summary by Fuchs
et al., 2005). - Genetic Heterogeneity of Isolated Microphthalmia;
Inheritance : Autosomal recessive; also dominant forms;