The causal effect of hypertension, intraocular pressure, and diabetic retinopathy: a Mendelian randomization study

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Background Previous research has indicated a vital association between hypertension, intraocular pressure (IOP), and diabetic retinopathy (DR); however, the relationship has not been elucidated. In this study, we aim to investigate the causal association of hypertension, IOP, and DR. Methods The genome-wide association study (GWAS) IDs for DR, hypertension, and IOP were identified from the Integrative...

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