Spondylo-ocular syndromeSpondylo-ocular syndrome is a rare genetic disorder characterised by lesions in the eye and the spine.PresentationThese can be divided into those affecting the eyes, spine and other areas:GeneticsThis syndrome is caused by inactivating mutations in the xylosyltransferase gene. It is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner.HistoryThis syndrome was first described by Schmidt et al in consangineous Iraqi family in 2001.