Myopia genetics: a review of current research and emerging trends
DM Hornbeak, TL Young - Current opinion in ophthalmology, 2009 - journals.lww.com
DM Hornbeak, TL Young
Current opinion in ophthalmology, 2009•journals.lww.comThe identification of myopia susceptibility genes will not only provide insight into the
molecular basis of this significant eye disorder, but will also identify pathways involved in
eye growth and development. This effort may lead to effective therapies to treat or potentially
prevent this common eye condition.
molecular basis of this significant eye disorder, but will also identify pathways involved in
eye growth and development. This effort may lead to effective therapies to treat or potentially
prevent this common eye condition.
Summary
The identification of myopia susceptibility genes will not only provide insight into the molecular basis of this significant eye disorder, but will also identify pathways involved in eye growth and development. This effort may lead to effective therapies to treat or potentially prevent this common eye condition.
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