Because oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy is a genetic disorder, it cannot be prevented. If you have a family history of oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy, genetic screening may be helpful for an early diagnosis and early treatment. However, genetic testing may not always be available for oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy, so doctors will often diagnose the disorder only after you notice symptoms. Once oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy is diagnosed, treatment like assistive devices and therapy may help reduce symptoms.
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