What is Lowe syndrome?

Lowe Syndrome is a rare genetic condition that primarily affects the eyes, the brain, and the kidneys. It is characterized by cataracts from birth, weak muscle tone, mental disability, and kidney abnormalities.

How do members experience Lowe syndrome?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with Lowe syndrome*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for Lowe syndrome*

Who has Lowe syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 1
30s 0
40s 3
50s 1
60s 1
70+ 2

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 1
Female 6