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Corneal abnormalities in Ehlers-Danlos syndrome type VI
1King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Cornea
|January 1, 1993
Summary
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome type VI patients exhibit blue sclera, corneal thinning, and joint hypermobility. Ocular complications like corneal rupture and acute hydrops are common, necessitating careful management.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Genetics
- Connective Tissue Diseases
Background:
- Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a group of inherited connective tissue disorders.
- EDS type VI, characterized by kyphoscoliosis and ocular fragility, is rare.
- Previous studies highlight ocular manifestations in EDS, but comprehensive data on type VI is limited.