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Marfan Syndrome and the Eye

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via If you haven't heard the news, NBA prospect Isaiah Austin (who was featured here in our post about NCAA March Madness) was faced with the devastating diagnosis that he is no longer able to pursue his dream of becoming a professional basketball player.  On Sunday, the star who had already overcome blindness in one eye after a retinal detachment in high school...

March Madness: Optometry Edition

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While they are battling on the court, did you know these star basketball players are also battling poor eyesight?  Here's a look at college basketball's most prominent stars and their personal ocular challenges. Isaiah Austin Rec specs or sports goggles protect the good eye and are made from shatter-resistant material like polycarbonate or Trivex via Star center for the Baylor Bears, Isiah is...