A Bad Connection

Connective tissue provides substance and support to tendons, ligaments, blood vessel walls, cartilage, heart valves, and many other structures. In case of the connective tissue disorder http://www.neovisioneyecenter.com/laservision_correction.html known as Marfan syndrome, the chemical makeup of connective tissue is not normal. Consequently, many of these structures are not as stiff as they should be affected, in that the small ligaments holding the eye lens in place to begin to disintegrate, resulting in the lens becoming dislocated. When the lens "slips" in this manner, some people will see what looks like a shade being pulled down. Glaucoma, myopia, astigmatisms, cataracts, amblyopia, and retinal detachments are also common in Marfan syndrome. Thus, regular consultations and exams with an Ophthalmologist are crucial.

Marfan syndrome is present at birth. However, the condition may not be diagnosed until adolescence or young adulthood. At NeoVision Eye Center, we are educated, trained, and licensed to provide total ocular health. Total eye care includes performing comprehensive medical eye examinations, prescribing corrective lenses, diagnosing injuries and disorders of the eye, and using the appropriate medical and surgical procedures necessary for treatment. For further information or to schedule an appointment, contact the Medical Doctor at NeoVision Eye Center. Schedule a complementary, no-obligation consultation with NeoVision Eye Center to determine if you can benefit from the miraculous LASIK correction.

P.S. President Lincoln is thought to have been afflicted with Marfan syndrome.

Shobha Tandon, MD, PhD, is an Ophthalmologist and Medical Director of NeoVision Eye Center with offices at 2 Union Square in Union City, and at 2500 Hospital Drive, Bldg. 11 in Mountain View.