Survey of Ehlers ‒Danlos Patients’ ophthalmic surgery experiences

ConclusionsPatients with EDS may have elevated risk of postoperative ophthalmic surgical complications. It would seem reasonable to systemically and prospectively explore how patients with EDS respond to ophthalmic surgery. Furthermore, it would seem circumspect to ask surgical candidates patients about whether they carry a diagnosis of EDS or have signs and symptoms of EDS prior to surgery.

Source: Molecular Genetics & Genomic Medicine - January 26, 2020 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Anita Louie, Catherine Meyerle, Clair Francomano, Divya Srikumaran, Farhan Merali, Jefferson J. Doyle, Kraig Bower, Lara Bloom, Michael V. Boland, Nicholas Mahoney, Yassine Daoud, Eric L. Singman Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research