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Genetic testing identifies mutations known to cause inherited glaucoma
WAIKOLOA, Hawaii — Genetic testing is available to identify mutations in genes known to cause dominant and recessive forms of inherited glaucoma, a speaker said here.According to Janey L. Wiggs, MD, PhD, genetic testing for early-onset forms of glaucoma can provide valuable diagnostic and prognostic information.
Genes That Enable Diagnosis Of Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the leading causes of blindness worldwide, especially in developed countries, and there is currently no known treatment or cure or for the vast majority of AMD patients...
Novel genetic mutation that causes the most common form of eye cancer discovered
A new study has revealed the discovery of a novel oncogene that is associated with uveal melanoma, the most common form of eye cancer.
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