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Is there a cure for dislocated eye lenses?


i know it has to do with marfan syndrome.

hy does the finding of a dislocated lens need to be investigated? Read all the information on this subject at the National Marfan Foundation website. You should consult this site for all your questions about Marfan:
http://www.marfan.org/nmf/GetSubContentR...

There is no cure for Marfan syndrome, but effective treatment allows many people with the disorder to live normally.

The heart conditions related to Marfan syndrome may not necessarily produce obvious symptoms. As a result, regular checkups by a cardiologist are needed to monitor cardiovascular health. Potential problems may be detected through echocardiography, which involves the use of ultrasound to study the heart valves and the aorta. Beta blockers have been used to control some of the complications such as aortic aneurysms. If the dilation of the aorta threatens to lead to rupture a composite aortic valve and graft may be implanted. Although aortic graft surgery is a serious undertaking it usually results in a good outcome and a satisfactory quality of life. Elective aortic valve/graft surgery is usually considered when aortic dilatation reaches 50 millimeters, but each case needs to be specifically evaluated by a qualified cardiologist. New valve-sparing surgical techniques are becoming more common. Rupture of the aorta, or aortic dissection, is the most common cause of sudden death among Marfan syndrome sufferers.

The skeletal and ocular manifestations of Marfan syndrome can also be serious, although not life-threatening. These symptoms are usually treated in the typical manner for the appropriate condition. This can also effect height, arm length, and life span.

The blood pressure drug losartan prevents aortic aneurysms and lung problems in a model organism mouse model of the disease

A dislocated lens usually is not treated. The eye should be monitored by a physician periodically to make sure the condition remains stable.

If dislocation is accompanied by other eye problems or injuries, such as cataract or retinal detachment, it may be necessary to have surgery to remove the lens and replace it with a plastic lens.

Blurry vision caused by dislocated lenses often can be corrected with glasses.

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