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Polymorphism in THBS1 gene is associated with post-refractive surgery chronic ocular surface inflammation.
Ophthalmology - 1 Jul 2014
Contreras-Ruiz Laura, Ryan Denise S, Sia Rose K, Bower Kraig S, Dartt Darlene A, Masli Sharmila
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: To determine the association of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of the thrombospondin 1 (THBS1) gene with development of chronic ocular surface inflammation (keratoconjunctivitis) after refractive surgery. DESIGN: Retrospective cohort study. PARTICIPANTS: Active duty U.S. Army soldiers (n = 143) who opted for refractive surgery. METHODS: Conjunctival impression cytology samples collected from...
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