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How Does Eds Affect The Eyes?

how does eds effect the eyes?
Wed, 18 Jan 2012
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EHS is Ehlers Danlos syndrome..., it is caused due to deficiency of the type 2 collagen... hence there is hyper flexibility of of all the joints , especially in the fingers... it is a genetic disorder.., in Eyes it causes cataract, disorders of vitreous and retina.., Karyotyping will help to diagnose the condition...
Hope I have answered your question..

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How Does Eds Affect The Eyes?

Hi welcome to Healthcaremagic EHS is Ehlers Danlos syndrome..., it is caused due to deficiency of the type 2 collagen... hence there is hyper flexibility of of all the joints , especially in the fingers... it is a genetic disorder.., in Eyes it causes cataract, disorders of vitreous and retina.., Karyotyping will help to diagnose the condition... Hope I have answered your question.. Takecare...