Whole-Exome Sequencing and Autosomal Retinis Pigmentosa
Whole-exome sequencing is an innovative technique currently being used to discover genetic defects that cause retinal disease. As genetic screening technologies continue to rapidly accelerate, methods of preventative care are improving. Whole-exome sequencing is a very promising development for the field of ophthalmology, specifically with the discovery of mutations in the gene HK1 and its…
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Near-Sightedness and Fun in the Sun
An interesting recent article published in American Journal of Ophthalmology found that myopia, or near sightedness, is linked to how much time young adults spend outside. Considering that the prevalence of myopia is on the rise and therefore becoming more and more of a medical issue worldwide as well as a financial burden on patients…
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