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- Stickler syndrome is a genetic connective tissue disorder caused by a range of collagen gene mutations. Symptoms may include cleft palate, cataracts, and/or retinal detachments at an early age, extreme myopia, hyperextensibile joints and arthritis, a somewhat flat face and small jaw, and/or high frequency hearing loss.
- Dave Hawley’s Stickler Syndrome Page
- This personal page is packed with links to online resources about Sticker’s. Though not updated regularly, it’s still a good source for references.
- GeneClinics’ Stickler Syndrome (Hereditary Arthroophthalmopathy)
- An excellent overview of the disorder, including information about diagnosis and description, management, genetic implications, resources and references.
- Stickler Involved People (SIP)
- This web site features medical and coping information, news, personal narrtives, links, and networking information.
- Stickler Syndrome Support Group
- The home page of this British support group includes frequently asked questions and web links.
- Related Subjects
- Arthritis
- Blindness and Visual Impairments
- Cleft Palate
- Deafness and Hearing Impairments
- Facial Differences
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