Eye Diseases With Genetic Links Number Over 500 In 2006 the National Ophthalmic Disease Genotyping Network (eyeGENE®) database was initially setup in conjunction with an National Eye Health initiative to encourage the development of knowledge about testing and treatment of genetically related eye diseases. Over 500 eye disorders have been identified with genetic components and the number [...]
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Macular Degeneration Genetic Causes Found
Categories: Eye Diseases, Macular Degeneration
Northern Colorado Fort Collins Region Sees Rise In Macular Degeneration March 10, 2005 Recent studies by four groups of investigators have uncovered a gene that seems to have a strong association with macular degeneration. Age related macular degeneration is very important in Northern Colorado due to the aging of the population and the high amount [...]