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The genetic mechanisms of primary angle closure glaucoma.
Eye (London, England) - 1 Oct 2015
Ahram D F, Alward W L, Kuehn M H
Abstract excerpt
Primary Angle Closure Glaucoma (PACG) is one of the most common types of glaucoma affecting over 15 million individuals worldwide. Family history and ethnicity are strongly associated with the development of the disease, suggesting that one or more genetic factors contribute to PACG. Although strictly heritable disease-causing mutations have not been identified, a number of recent association studies have pointed...
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