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Polymorphism of estrogen metabolism genes and cataract.
Medical hypotheses - 1 Jan 2004
Lee S-M, Tseng L-M, Li A-F, Liu H-C, Liu T-Y, Chi C-W
Abstract excerpt
Cataract is the leading cause of visual impairment in older adults in the world. Age-related lens opacities are common and are frequent causes of loss of vision. The incidence of cataract increases significantly with increasing age in women only. The onset coincides with estrogen deficiency that occurs after menopause. Hormone replacement therapy has proven beneficial to selected postmenopausal women. Estrogen...
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