A novel mutation in the PRPH2 gene in a Chinese pedigree with retinitis pigmentosa and angle-closure glaucoma

Abstract Background Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is a rare, progressive, and hereditary disorder that leads to the progressive loss of vision and visual field, and in some cases blindness. The specific relationship between RP and glaucoma has been debated for decades. Methods In this study, we examined...

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Main Authors: Wei-ning Li, Xiu-juan Du, Yu-ting Zhang, Le-yi Wang, Jing Zhu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-08-01
Series:BMC Ophthalmology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12886-021-02064-5