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Is Genetic Risk for Sleep Apnea Causally Linked With Glaucoma Susceptibility?
Investigative ophthalmology & visual science - 3 Jan 2022
Ingold Nathan, Campos Adrian I, Han Xikun, Ong Jue-Sheng, Gharahkhani Puya, Mackey David A, Rentería Miguel E, Law Matthew H, MacGregor Stuart
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Purpose: Observational studies have suggested that individuals with pre-existing sleep apnea (SA) have up to double the risk of developing glaucoma than individuals without SA. Understanding risk factors for glaucoma is important to assist with well-structured screening, early intervention, and efficient allocation of specialist consultation. The objective of this study is therefore to use genetic data to...
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