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My son has the shallow eye sockets typical of MSS, and recently, he's been "popping" his eye(s) in and out. It's quite disturbing. What is causing this and what can I do about it?

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Ogen bij MSS Eyes 

  • Shallow eye sockets;
  • larger protruding eyes;
  • long lashes;
  • the white of the eye has a bluish colour. 
  • The eyelids don’t completely cover the protruding eyes;
  • Glaucoma (a disease of the eye where the nerve in the eye is damaged by higher pressure in the eyeball, diminishing eyesight).
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Eye problems mssEyesIcon.png The eye condition glaucoma (higher pressure in the eye) occurs often in people with MSS. That is why doctors pay extra attention to this when they know you have MSS. An ophthalmologist looks at the eyes through a device to determine if the eye condition glaucoma is visible. The treatment of glaucoma is the same treatment you receive when you do not have MSS. A doctor can inform you of the treatment available.

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