Managing Ocular Abnormalities in Bardet-Biedl Syndrome

Bardet-Biedl syndrome and Laurence-Moon syndrome are rare autosomal recessive disorders that share a similar clinical phenotype. These syndromes are characterized by progressive features including cone-rod retinal dystrophy, obesity, and hypogonadism in males. Additional clinical manifestations can include learning disabilities, renal abnormalities, and polydactyly. Despite their similarities, Bardet-Biedl syndrome and Laurence-Moon syndrome are distinguished by certain clinical features. This book describes the management of the ocular manifestations of Bardet-Biedl syndrome through new evidence-based therapies.The current treatment options are not curative; they may help slow progression and preserve vision. The combination of citicoline, goji berry, coenzyme Q10, and lutein represents a promising approach for the management of retinal degeneration in BBS patients, though further clinical trials are needed to confirm their efficacy.

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Aamir Jalal Al-Mosawi is advisor doctor at the National Training and Development Center of the Iraqi Ministry of Health and Baghdad Medical City. He was the Head of Iraq Headquarter of Copernicus Scientists International Panel (2006-October, 2020). He is also member of the advisory council, the International Association of Medical Colleges (IAMC).