Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

General fibrosis syndrome.

R L Hiatt, A A Halle

    Annals of Ophthalmology
    |December 1, 1983
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    General fibrosis syndrome involves extraocular muscle replacement by fibrous tissue. Early detection of refractive errors is crucial to prevent amblyopia in affected children.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Rehabilitation of children with cataracts.

    Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society·1999
    Same author

    Alternatives to conventional chest compression.

    New horizons (Baltimore, Md.)·1997
    Same author

    Coronary angioplasty, atherectomy and bypass surgery in cardiac transplant recipients.

    Journal of the American College of Cardiology·1995
    Same author

    Predictors of successful PTCA using coronary perfusion balloon catheters.

    The Journal of invasive cardiology·1995
    Same author

    Ergonovine testing and forearm plethysmography in cocaine-related myocardial ischemia.

    The American journal of cardiology·1993
    Same author

    The correction of diplopia after cataract extraction.

    Annals of ophthalmology·1993

    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Genetics
    • Pediatric Medicine

    Background:

    • General fibrosis syndrome is a rare condition affecting extraocular muscles.
    • It is characterized by the replacement of normal muscle tissue with fibrous tissue.
    • The syndrome can be confused with other similar ophthalmological conditions.

    Observation:

    • This study presents fourteen patients with typical characteristics of general fibrosis syndrome.
    • Three affected individuals from a single family were highlighted.
    • The study notes that visual acuity issues are not commonly described in affected children.

    Findings:

    • Refractive errors can be significant and variable over time in patients with this syndrome.
    • Failure to address refractive errors may lead to amblyopia.

    Related Experiment Videos

  • Surgical correction of strabismus, though challenging, offers cosmetic benefits.

    • Implications:

    • Highlights the importance of monitoring refractive error in children with general fibrosis syndrome.
    • Suggests that early intervention for refractive errors can prevent vision loss.
    • Emphasizes the potential benefits of surgical strabismus correction for cosmetic improvement.