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How Two Medical Conditions That Affect Children's Joints Can Cause Glaucoma

It may be difficult to believe, but there are medical conditions that affect children's joints that can also affect their eyes and lead to glaucoma. Here's what you need to know about Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and juvenile idiopathic arthritis and how they can cause glaucoma in children. Perhaps it may explain some medical and optical problems in your children.  Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome What it is—Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a genetic disorder that causes the body to produce defective collagen.