What is another word for oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy?
Pronunciation: [ˈɒkjʊlˌɒfɑːɹˌɪnd͡ʒi͡əl mˈʌskjʊlə dˈɪstɹəfi] (IPA) 
Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy (OPMD) is a rare genetic disorder that affects specific muscles in the throat and eyes. It is caused by a mutation in the PABPN1 gene and is typically found in people of French-Canadian, Hispanic, or Jewish ancestry. OPMD symptoms usually appear in the 40s to 50s and can include difficulty swallowing, drooping eyelids, and weakened eye muscles, which can lead to double vision. Unfortunately, there are no known cures for OPMD but symptoms can be managed with physical therapy, targeted exercises, and assistive devices. Synonyms for OPMD include ptosis-dysphagia syndrome, pharyngeal-ocular neuromuscular disorder, and ocular cranial muscular dystrophy.
