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What is Oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy
What is Oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy? Plain-language, medically reviewed definition plus the lived reality told by patients.
OPMD is a rare, genetic, degenerative disease affecting adults with symptom onset beginning between 40-50 years.
Posted Jan 6, 2026 by OPMD Association
Oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy (OPMD) is a rare form ok muscular dystrophy. Early signs cause weakness in the muscles around the upper eyelids and part of the throat called the pharynx. The condition may affect vision and cause problems swallowing and talking. These are early signs and the disease can progress.
Posted Feb 22, 2021 by James 2500
