Congenital rubella syndrome

Congenital rubella syndrome (CRS) is an infectious embryofetopathy that may present in an infant as a result of maternal infection and subsequent fetal infection with rubella virus. CRS can lead to deafness, cataract, and variety of other permanent manifestations including cardiac and neurological defects.

Glaucoma

Glaucoma refers loss of retinal ganglion cells in a characteristic pattern of optic neuropathy usually associated with increased intraocular pressure.

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PMID (PMCID)
6684749	FEMALE	Infant, Newborn
	Persistent corneal edema in the congenital rubella syndrome.
	Deluise VP, Cobo LM, Chandler D. Ophthalmology. 1983;90(7):835-9.
	Corneal edema occurring in the congenital rubella syndrome can result from coexistent glaucoma or develop in the absence of an elevated intraocular pressure.