- Back Brace: Marfan Syndrome can cause Scoliosis to increase; back braces are used to help straighten the spine
-Glasses/ Contact Lense: 6/10 people with marfan syndrome have dislocated lenses (the lens at the front of their eye is out of place because of weak connective tissue that holds the lens in place); glasses and contact lenses can improve vision
-Endovascular aneurysm repair: cardiovascular involvement can be treated
-Heart Valve Repair: can treat mitral valve dysfunction (a regurgitation of blood due to a heart failure which then cause the mitral valve to shut tightly)
Medications
-Beta Blocker: slows the growth of the aeorta
-Antihypertensive drug: can prevent aeortic rupture (deadly connective tissue disorder)
Specialists to Consult
-Orthopedic Surgeon
-Optometrist
-Cardiologist/ Cardiotherasic surgeon
-Medical geneticist
-Ophthalmologist
What is the BEST treatment option?
-the type of treatment a person receives, relies completely on the signs and symptoms they show for the disease