Marfan syndrome is an autosomal dominant genetic disorder caused by the misfolding of the protein fibrillin-1. It is also a connective tissue disorder with varied expressions in the body with systemic ...

Ectopia lentis is a therapeutic challenge for ophthalmologists. It may occur as an isolated condition following ocular trauma or in association with other ocular and systemic disorders. Minimal ...

Pupillary block glaucoma secondary to ectopia lentis is well described, as is its potential exacerbation with the application of topical miotics. 1 However, miotics can still be used in association ...

We report the successful management of a case of chronic, uncontrolled phacolytic glaucoma secondary to a dislocated hypermature lens in the vitreous of a patient with ectopia lentis et pupillae (ELP) ...

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, delays in ...

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 ...

What's behind the progressive lens dislocation that has affected this 32-year-old woman for the past 16 years? The patient, who was African American, presented with significant vision loss in her left ...