| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4029719 | Ophthalmology | 2007 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Additive genetic influences explained most of the individual differences in IOP among older women not diagnosed as having glaucoma. Because elevated IOP is an important risk factor for glaucoma, genetic factors underlying IOP may have a significant role in determining the risk for glaucoma, a complex progressive disease leading to death of ganglion cells.
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Authors
Olavi MD, PhD, Pertti PhD, Asko PhLic, Jaakko MD, PhD, Markku MD, PhD, Taina PhD,