作者: Sunil Kumar , Manzoor Ahmad Malik , Sooraj K. , Ramanjit Sihota , Jasbir Kaur
DOI: 10.1016/J.YGENO.2016.11.003
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摘要: Glaucoma is a very common disorder of the eye wherein disturbance structural or functional integrity optic nerve causes characteristic atrophic changes in nerve, which may lead to specific visual field defects over time. Primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) most frequent among three principle subtypes. With well-established role genes like Myocilin (MYOC), Optineurin (OPTN) and WD repeat Domain 36, (WDR36), at least 29 genetic loci have been found till date be linked POAG. Moreover, association studies 66 with 76 associated POAG conflicting results. This particular study summarize current knowledge regarding change prevalence worldwide India from 1993 onwards compiles all studied that are involved pathogenesis Indian population.