The role of heredity in pterygium development
Several risk factors, which include heredity, ultra-violet (UV) light and chronic inflammation, contribute to pterygium development. However, there is no report integrating these factors in the pathogenesis of pterygium. The aim of this review is to describe the connection between heredity, UV, and...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Press of International Journal of Ophthalmology (IJO PRESS)
2014-06-01
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Series: | International Journal of Ophthalmology |
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Online Access: | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4067677/ |