Chapter 11: The Genetics of Glaucoma
Heredity plays an important role in most forms of glaucoma. In some types of glaucoma, such as in juvenile open angle glaucoma, disease clearly runs in families. However, the contribution of genetic factors to other types of glaucoma, such as primary open angle glaucoma, may be less obvious. Many genetic factors that are involved in the development of glaucoma are discussed in more detail below.
Section 11-A. The Genetic Basis of Glaucoma
Section 11-B. Research Methods for Studying Glaucoma Genetics
Section 11-B(1). Candidate Gene Approach to Glaucoma
Section 11-B(2). Positional Cloning Approach to Glaucoma (Linkage Analysis)
Section 11-C. The Genetics of Specific Types of Glaucoma
Section 11-C(1). Juvenile Open Angle Glaucoma
Section 11-C(2). Primary Open Angle Glaucoma
Section 11-C(3). Normal Tension Glaucoma
Section 11-C(4). Primary Congenital Glaucoma
Section 11-D. Genetic Testing for Glaucoma
Section 11-E. The Benefits of Studying Glaucoma Genetics
Section 11-F. Chapter References
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