Current Concepts of Ocular Manifestations in Marfan Syndrome

Marfan syndrome is a widespread disorder of connective tissue. It is characterized by systemic and ocular features due to mutations in the fibrillin gene. Awareness and prompt recognition of the ocular complications of Marfan syndrome may enable improvement and preservation of sight. Studies have be...

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Published in:Survey of ophthalmology 2006-11, Vol.51 (6), p.561-575
Main Authors: Nemet, Arie Y., Assia, Ehud I., Apple, David J., Barequet, Irina S.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
cardiovascular disease
ectopia lentis
Eye Diseases - diagnosis
Eye Diseases - etiology
Eye Diseases - therapy
genetics
Humans
Marfan syndrome
Marfan Syndrome - complications
Marfan Syndrome - diagnosis
Marfan Syndrome - therapy
Medical sciences
microfibrils
Miscellaneous
musculoskeletal abnormalities
Ophthalmology
Sarcoidosis. Granulomatous diseases of unproved etiology. Connective tissue diseases. Elastic tissue diseases. Vasculitis
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Summary:Marfan syndrome is a widespread disorder of connective tissue. It is characterized by systemic and ocular features due to mutations in the fibrillin gene. Awareness and prompt recognition of the ocular complications of Marfan syndrome may enable improvement and preservation of sight. Studies have been performed in the last few years that enable a better understanding of the genetics of the syndrome, earlier diagnosis, and improvement in the surgical techniques and options.
ISSN:0039-6257
1879-3304
DOI:10.1016/j.survophthal.2006.08.008