Stickler Syndrome Symptoms

Children with Stickler syndrome can have eye problems that are more common in older people.

Nearsightedness

Children with Stickler syndrome are often born with severe nearsightedness. They can only see objects very close to them.

Cataracts

Some children are born with cataracts, a clouding of the eye’s lens.

Glaucoma

Children with Stickler syndrome can also get glaucoma. Glaucoma is a disease that damages the optic nerve.

Retinal detachment

Detached retinas can also threaten the sight of children with Stickler syndrome. They should see their ophthalmologist immediately if they notice a sudden onset of:

• floaters (small specks, dots, circles, lines or cobwebs in the field of vision)
• flashes (flashing lights or lightning streaks in the field of vision)
• dark shadows in their peripheral (side) vision.