Cat Eye Syndrome

This young boy from Nepal has instantly become an internet star because of his eyes. People think he looks cute, but most are not aware that he suffers from a medical condition called Cat Eye Syndrome, which is an eye defect that resembles a cat’s eye. In severe cases, it can also cause serious medical issues that affect the kidneys and heart.

The syndrome’s name was catchy and stuck to the common tongue, but it is more complex than it seems. The cat-like eye appearance is caused by Iris Coloboma, a condition that is characterized by a hole in the eye’s iris. Most colobomas cause double vision, decreased visual acuity, and blurred vision. We hope the anonymous boy can have insurance to get his eyes checked.