Her eye problem was the first symptom of the Marfan syndrome, a rare condition that affects one in 5,000 to one in 10,000 people. Marfan syndrome, also called MFS, is a genetic disorder that affects the body’s connective tissue. “Years ago, most people with Marfan syndrome died in their 40s. Today, people who have Marfan syndrome have nearly the same life expectancy as people who do not have this condition. Murigu says she is under no specific treatment for her MFS condition.

Source: Standard Digital August 23, 2020 21:01 UTC