Cat Eye Syndrome

This anonymous boy from Nepal has become an internet star for his remarkable eyes. Like many other human beings in the world, he suffers from a condition called Cat Eye Syndrome, which is an eye abnormality that makes one’s eyes resemble that of a cat’s.

Some of you may have heard of the condition, but in severe cases, Cat Eye Syndrome can also cause medical issues that affect the ears, kidneys, and heart. The name was catchy and stuck even though the syndrome is more complex than its name suggests. The cat-like eye appearance is caused by an eye condition called Iris Coloboma, which is characterized by a defect or a hole in the eye’s iris. Most colobomas are congenital and can cause decreased visual acuity, ghost image, double vision and blurred vision. Hopefully, the little boy can acquire insurance to get his eyes treated.