Thursday, December 14, 2017

How Genetics Contribute to Middle-Age Vision Loss

Genetic testing shows that genetics can contribute to vision loss in middle-aged people. A study by the University of Edinburgh showed that photoreceptors in middle-aged patients are fundamentally different than those of younger, more healthy family members. This phenomenon is due to the gene RPGR, which can cause eye cells to suffer from X-linked retinitis […]


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