Description
Kearns Sayre syndrome is a disaese of the Whole Body and especially of the Eyes.
The paralysis of the Eye Muscles caused by Neuromuscular disorder is Kearns Sayre syndrome. It commonly develops at the age of 20.
The human body consists of small cells. These cells contain small structures known as Mitochondria. The function of Mitochondria is to provide energy to a cell. They use oxygen and convert the food into the form of energy. The mutations in the structure of Mitochondria may lead to many complications. It affects all the body parts but the major affect is on the Eyes. It causes paralysis of the Eye Muscles. This leads to Ptosis ( Drooping Eyelids ). It also causes Heart Problems, Deafness and Kidney Problems.
Causes of Kearns Sayre syndrome
Abnormal structure of the Mitochondria
If not treated properly, Kearns Sayre syndrome may cause
Death
Diabetes
Heart Failure