Human Genetics of Diabetic Retinopathy: Current Perspectives

Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a most severe microvascular complication which, if left unchecked, can be sight-threatening. With the global prevalence of diabetes being relentlessly projected to rise to 438 million subjects by 2030, DR will undoubtedly pose a major public health concern. Efforts to un...

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Main Author: Daniel P. K. Ng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2010-01-01
Series:Journal of Ophthalmology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2010/172593