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Prader-Willi syndrome

A J Libov1, D M Maino

  • 1Department of Pediatrics and Binocular Vision, Illinois College of Optometry, Chicago 60616.

Journal of the American Optometric Association
|May 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

Prader-Willi syndrome, a neurogenetic condition, often presents with ocular defects such as hypopigmentation and refractive errors. Regular optometric care is crucial for managing these vision abnormalities in affected individuals.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Genetics
  • Neuroscience

Background:

  • Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is a rare neurogenetic disorder first identified in 1956.
  • Characterized by infantile hypotonia, hypogonadism, obesity, mental deficiency, behavioral issues, and dysmorphic features.
  • PWS affects approximately 1 in 10,000 to 25,000 live births, with limited research on its associated ocular defects.