The major ocular finding of Marfan syndrome (MFS) is ectopia lentis, and approximately 60% of patients have lens dislocation, which is usually superior and temporal; this may be present at birth ...

Ectopia lentis (EL) is a condition that can either herald underlying systemic conditions, or be isolated. The recent expansion in the genetics of these conditions has furthered the understanding ...

"Biallelic mutations in the LTBP2 gene have been associated with microspherophakia and early ectopia lentis in patients with a Marfan-like phenotype (tall stature, high-arched palate, long arm ...

Ectopia lentis (lens dislocation) and aortic root dilation or dissection are cardinal features of MFS. Distinguishing MFS from other HCDTs has important implications for treatment, as ...

The use of social media for phone reminders and health education doubled attendance rates in the 3 months after surgery in children with congenital ectopia lentis (CEL), while enhancing parental ...

April 27, 2012 (San Antonio, Texas) — Children with ectopia lentis (a misaligned or displaced lens) often experience delays in diagnosis or surgery for a variety of reasons. Unfortunately ...

When these fibers loosen, it leads to the partial dislocation of the lens (called ectopia lentis), resulting in iridodonesis. The weakened ciliary zonules in Marfan’s syndrome thus lead to lens ...

Crandall, MD; Marielle Young, MD; and Julia Byrd, MD, recently analyzed procedures that used a capsular tension device to attach a prosthetic lens in children with conditions such as ectopia lentis ...

Upon further examinations, Weise and Witmer found that Von has ectopia lentis. After identifying the condition, Weise and Witmer still had to find what was causing it. They conducted genetic testing.