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Identification of the genetic determinants responsible for retinal degeneration in families of Mexican descent.
Ophthalmic genetics - 1 Jan 2000
Villanueva Adda, Biswas Pooja, Kishaba Kameron, Suk John, Tadimeti Keerti, Raghavendra Pongali B, Nadeau Karine, Lamontagne Bruno, Busque Lambert, Geoffroy Steve, Mongrain Ian, Asselin Géraldine, Provost Sylvie, Dubé Marie-Pierre, Nudleman Eric, Ayyagari Radha
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: To investigate the clinical characteristics and genetic basis of inherited retinal degeneration (IRD) in six unrelated pedigrees from Mexico. METHODS: A complete ophthalmic evaluation including measurement of visual acuities, Goldman kinetic or Humphrey dynamic perimetry, Amsler test, fundus photography, and color vision testing was performed. Family history and blood samples were collected from...
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