Marfan’s Syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects the body’s connective tissue. Connective tissue makes up much of bone, cartilage, tendons and ligaments. Dr. Marfan first recognized Marfan’s Syndrome in 1896. The disorder affects about 1 in every 10,000 newborns and currently about 40,000 Americans have the disorder. In Marfan’s syndrome, a mutation in the genes causes a defect in the production of fibrillin. Fibrillin is the main building block in connective tissue. Patients with …showed first 75 words of 571 total…

…showed last 75 words of 571 total…vision problems are treated with eye drops, special contacts or laser eye surgery. There are also many lifestyle considerations that patients with Marfan’s Syndrome have to take into consideration. They should avoid contact sports at all costs. They should also avoid very strenuous exercise programs. The best form of exercise for patients with Marfan’s Syndrome is walking, bicycling, or jogging because patients can go at their own pace and avoid any serious injuries.