Neither eyeglasses nor contact lenses can correct the problem, although surgery is an option. Symptoms of Marfan syndrome abnormalities associated with the eye include an eye that may slightly be higher or lower than normal and could even be shifted off toone side. The dislocation of the eye may only be hardly noticeable, or the dislocation can appear more obvious. People affected with Marfan syndrome in their eyes are typically nearsighted people. The results of this disease in the eye may cause people to develop glaucoma (pressure within the eye) or cataracts (eye lens may lose clearness). .
Marfan syndrome, in most cases, have abnormalities related to the heart and blood vessels. The result of associations with the heart and blood vessels could create a heart murmur. The cause of this is a valve in the heart will appear to be leaking. Small leaks may cause a mild occurrence of the symptoms, while larger leaks cause shortness in breath, fatigue, and palpitations (an irregular heart rate "fast). Marfan syndrome found in the heart and blood vessels can be very serious and sometimes cause sudden death.
Marfan syndrome can also affect the nervous system. Dura, a fluid contained by a membrane, surrounds the brain and spinal cord. This fluid is composed of connective tissue and as a person age the dura often weakens and stretches; and begins to weigh on the vertebrae in the lower spine and wear away the bone that surrounds the spinal cord. People that experience Marfan syndrome may only suffer mild discomfort or lead to radiate pain in the abdomen or legs. This state of being is called dura ectasia. Medications prescribed by a doctor may help minimize the pain. .
Have you ever hear a person complain about stretch marks on their skin? Most people associate stretch marks with pregnancy because of the weight change during pregnancy. On the contrary people with Marfan syndrome develop stretch marks even without a change in weight.