It is estimated that there are 2 to 20 cases of Möbius syndrome per million births.
Paul Moebius, a neurologist who first described the syndrome in 1888.
Individuals with Moebius syndrome may also have abnormalities of their limbs, chest muscles, and tongue.
It affects all races the same. Since it is so rare it is hard to find a pattern in it but so far research shows it has no racial preference.
The first sign of Moebius syndrome in newborns is an inability to suck, sometimes accompanied by excessive drooling and crossed eyes. Also seen at birth in some patients are abnormalities of the limbs
The underlying problem is a defect in or absence of the sixth and seventh cranial nerves.
Moebius syndrome is a condition in which the facial nerve is underdeveloped, causing paralysis or weakness of the muscles of the face. Other nerves to the facial structures may also be underdeveloped.
The ability to smile has been restored in some cases of Moebius syndrome by surgery which transfers nerve and muscle from the thigh to the face. Other surgeries can be used to treat eye, limb, and jaw problems
Dieter Moebius was born on 1944-01-16.
The cast of Moebius Man - 2011 includes: Pablo Ponce de Leon as Moebius Man
The duration of Thru the Moebius Strip is 1.45 hours.
"Moebius syndrome is a rare birth defect caused by the absence or underdevelopment of the 6th and 7th cranial nerves, which control eye movements and facial expression." (National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke) With proper treatment, it will not be life threatening as most people live full lives with the condition. Since the condition is congenital, however, there may be breathing or choking problems as a baby, and constant care is necessary.
Thru the Moebius Strip was created on 2005-12-30.