Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Marfan syndrome is an autosomal dominant genetic disorder caused by the misfolding of the protein fibrillin-1.

We report a case of bilateral spontaneous dislocation of an IOL 14.5 and 9 years after cataract surgery as a presenting feature of possible Marfan's syndrome. A 41-year old man presented with a day's ...

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Severely subluxated crystalline lenses pose a difficult situation to anterior segment surgeons and can only be managed surgically by removal of the lens as well as the capsular bag. Several techniques ...

In children with Marfan syndrome who undergo lens removal, the risk for retinal detachment increases 16-fold when capsular residue is present and by 30% with increase in axial length. Researchers ...

Accuracy of IOL power calculation formulas in Marfan lens subluxation patients with in-the-bag IOLs and implantation of scleral-sutured single-eyelet modified capsular tension rings.

Marfan syndrome is a genetic disorder of the connective tissue (the material that holds together the various structures of the body). It affects the formation and functioning of the heart valves, ...

Marfan Syndrome is a rare genetic condition that affects the body’s connective tissue, the material that supports and holds together skin, bones, blood vessels, and organs. When this tissue is weak or ...

How can Marfan Syndrome be Treated? Treatment of Marfan syndrome is preferably done by a specialized team of specialists. Yearly check up with a team of specialized doctors helps to increase the life ...

The presenting symptoms of Marfan syndrome can be highly variable and, as a result, the diagnosis of the condition can be difficult. A detailed family and medical history should be taken to establish ...

Marfan syndrome occurs in approximately 1 in every 5000 individuals. It is an autosomal dominant disorder therefore the majority of people with Marfan syndrome have a 50% chance of inheriting the ...