The following will cover the effects, causes and the treatments for the genetic disorder, Osteogenesis Imperfecta. The term Osteogenesis Imperfecta means imperfect bone formation. Also known as brittle bone disease, OI, and Vrolik disease, osteogenesis imperfecta causes people to have weak bones. OI can also affect the body in other ways such as hearing, bone deformities, loose joints, discolored sclera( the whites of your eyes), and spine curvature. The severity of the disease can vary depending on which form of the disease the individual has. There are eight different forms of osteogenesis imperfecta, with type I being the mildest form and type II being the most severe. The symptoms of OI may also vary from person to person even if they…