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Genetic variants associated with primary open angle glaucoma in Indian population.
Genomics - 1 Jan 2017
Kumar Sunil, Malik Manzoor Ahmad, K Sooraj, Sihota Ramanjit, Kaur Jasbir
Abstract excerpt
Glaucoma is a very common disorder of the eye wherein the disturbance of the structural or functional integrity of the optic nerve causes characteristic atrophic changes in the optic nerve, which may lead to specific visual field defects over time. Primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) is most frequent among the three principle glaucoma subtypes. With well-established role of genes like Myocilin (MYOC), Optineurin...
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