Axenfeld–Rieger syndrome (ARS) is a rare autosomal dominant disorder that has both systemic and ocular anterior segment dysgenesis. The ocular manifestations include posterior embryotoxon, iris and anterior angle abnomalies with a high risk of glaucoma and blindness. The systemic manifestations can include craniofacial abnomalies such as maxillary hypoplasia, hypodontia, oligodontia and microdont.
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