Genome-wide meta-analysis of five Asian cohorts identifies PDGFRA as a susceptibility locus for corneal astigmatism.

Genome-wide meta-analysis of five Asian cohorts identifies PDGFRA as a susceptibility locus for corneal astigmatism.

Corneal astigmatism refers to refractive abnormalities and irregularities in the curvature of the cornea, and this interferes with light being accurately focused at a single point in the eye. This ametropic condition is highly prevalent, influences visual acuity, and is a highly heritable trait. The...

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Main Authors: Qiao Fan, Xin Zhou, Chiea-Chuen Khor, Ching-Yu Cheng, Liang-Kee Goh, Xueling Sim, Wan-Ting Tay, Yi-Ju Li, Rick Twee-Hee Ong, Chen Suo, Belinda Cornes, Mohammad Kamran Ikram, Kee-Seng Chia, Mark Seielstad, Jianjun Liu, Eranga Vithana, Terri L Young, E-Shyong Tai, Tien-Yin Wong, Tin Aung, Yik-Ying Teo, Seang-Mei Saw
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2011-12-01
Series:PLoS Genetics
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3228826?pdf=render

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