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Seven genetic risk factors found to be associated with age-related macular degeneration

An international group of researchers has discovered seven new regions of the human genome—called loci—that are associated with increased risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of blindness. The ...

Genetics Mar 03, 2013 | 5 / 5 (1) | 0 |

Study examines risk factors for visual impairment among preschool children born extremely preterm

Cerebral damage and retinopathy of prematurity appear to be independently associated with visual impairment among preschool children who were born extremely premature, according to a report published Online First by Archives of ...

Ophthalmology Jun 11, 2012 | not rated yet | 0