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Population-based estimate of the sibling recurrence risk ratio for rhegmatogenous retinal detachment.
Investigative ophthalmology & visual science - 20 Apr 2011
Mitry Danny, Williams Linda, Charteris David G, Fleck Brian W, Wright Alan F, Campbell Harry
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: The influence of genetic predisposition on nonsyndromic primary rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) is poorly characterized. The purpose of this study was to investigate the magnitude of genetic risk for RRD. METHODS: All participants (probands) in the Scottish Retinal Detachment Study (N = 922) with known postal addresses were contacted by questionnaire to assess the personal and family history of...
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