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Genetics of bilateral pediatric cataract in the Israeli and Palestinian populations.
Graefe's archive for clinical and experimental ophthalmology = Albrecht von Graefes Archiv fur klinische und experimentelle Ophthalmologie - 1 Oct 2024
Yahalom Claudia, Anteby Irene, Hendler Karen, Harel Tamar, Eilat Avital, Macarov Michal
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PURPOSE: Bilateral pediatric cataract (BPC) is one of the most common causes of childhood visual impairment and blindness worldwide. A significant percentage of pediatric cataracts are caused by genetic alterations. We aim to characterize the set of genes and variants that cause BPC in the Israeli and Palestinian populations and to assess genotype-phenotype correlation. METHODS: Retrospective study in a...
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