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Effects of APOE and CHRNA4 genotypes on retinal nerve fibre layer thickness at the optic disc and on risk for developing exfoliation syndrome.
Acta ophthalmologica Scandinavica - 1 May 2007
Ritland Jon Ståle, Utheim Tor Paaske, Utheim Oygunn Aass, Espeseth Thomas, Lydersen Stian, Semb Svein Ove, Rootwelt Helge, Elsås Tor
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PURPOSE: To investigate whether CHRNA4 and APOE genotypes influence retinal nerve fibre layer (RNFL) thickness at the optic disc, intraocular pressure (IOP) and the development of exfoliation syndrome (XFS). METHODS: A sample of 88 healthy adults (aged 50-75 years) genotyped for polymorphisms of...
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