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Anterior segment dysgenesis and the developmental glaucomas are complex traits.
Human molecular genetics - 15 May 2002
Gould Douglas B, John Simon W M
Abstract excerpt
Glaucoma refers to a heterogeneous group of disorders that involve retinal ganglion cell death, optic nerve damage, and loss of visual field. Glaucoma is a leading cause of vision loss worldwide, affecting an estimated 67 million people. Elevated intraocular pressure is a major risk factor for glaucoma. Individuals with malformations of structures of the anterior segment of the eye frequently develop elevated...
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