Talk:Robert Marcus Gunn

Marcus Gunn Jaw-Winking Syndrome
Dr. Robert Marcus Gunn also was the first to discover another rare condition that is now known as Marcus Gunn Jaw-Winking Syndrome. This syndrome is caused by some of the jaw muscles being connected to the muscles of one or both eyelids. Marcus Gunn Jaw-Winking Syndrome is extremely rare in the general population. It is estimated that only 1 of every 840 live births has congenital ptosis, and only 5% of 1/840 live births has Marcus Gunn Jaw-Winking Syndrome. As of 2023, this syndrome is still somewhat of a scientific and medical marvel, as few people truly have MGJWS; as a result of few cases, not much is known about this syndrome. Currently, scientists and medical professionals hold to the belief that MGJWS is a genetic trait.

David, Daniela; Chiavaroli, Valentina. "Neonatal Diagnosis of Marcus Gunn Jaw-Winking Syndrome." 20 Dec. 2020, https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ccr3.3664. ·

“Marcus Gunn Jaw Winking Syndrome - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust.” University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, 18 May 2023, www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/marcus-gunn-jaw-winking-syndrome-2/#what-treatment-is-needed. Fredrica Joy (talk) 01:32, 27 October 2023 (UTC)