Having an eye for myotonic dystrophy: A qualitative study on experiences and support needs in myotonic dystrophy type 1 patients with a diagnostic delay after early-onset cataract

•Early-onset cataract is underrecognized as first manifestation of DM1.•Diagnostic delay is common and may have severe medical and emotional consequences.•Patients ask for more attention for the psychosocial consequences of a diagnostic delay.•Ophthalmologists can play a crucial role in the early di...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Neuromuscular disorders : NMD 2022-10, Vol.32 (10), p.829-835
Hauptverfasser:	Karnebeek, I.E.A., Boon, H.T.M., Huis, A.M.P., Cup, E.H.C., Eggink, C.A., Schouten, M.I., van der Looij, H.J., van Engelen, B.G.M., Smulders, F.H.P., Voermans, N.C.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Diagnostic delay Early-onset cataract Myotonic dystrophy type 1 Neuromuscular disease Qualitative research
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