Since the eye is very rich in connective tissue and particularly collagen, anyone with EDS must pay particular attention to any visual disturbance even if is not associated with visual loss. Ocular symptoms of EDS may include dry eye, dislocation of the ocular lens, retinal hemorrhages, and macular degeneration. A yearly eye exam is thus recommended as a rule, and the presence and nature of any pain, discharge, redness or any changes in visual acuity require an immediate evaluation.

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