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The clinical and genetic profiles, management, and treatment outcomes of familial exudative vitreoretinopathy.
Survey of ophthalmology - 1 Jan 2026
Tao Le-Ran, Zhang Wen-Fei, Chen Ya-Ning, Wang Zi-Cheng, Zhao Xin-Yu, Liu Sheng-Zhi
Abstract excerpt
Our meta-analysis of 99 studies (463 patients) clarifies key controversies in familial exudative vitreoretinopathy. We found that nearly half of patients are asymptomatic at diagnosis, underscoring the need for early screening in at-risk individuals. Pathogenic mutations (most commonly in FZD4, LRP5, NDP) were identified in 43% of cases. Critically, treatment analysis suggests that combination therapy (laser plus...
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- Humans
- Familial Exudative Vitreoretinopathies
- Low Density Lipoprotein Receptor-Related Protein-5
- Retinal Diseases
- Vitrectomy
- Frizzled Receptors
