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Copy number variation at chromosome 5q21.2 is associated with intraocular pressure.
Nag Abhishek, Venturini Cristina, Hysi Pirro G, Arno Matthew, Aldecoa-Otalora Astarloa Estibaliz, Macgregor Stuart et al.
Invest Ophthalmol Vis SciMay 201312 citationsCohort Study
This study found a copy number variant at chromosome 5q21.2 significantly increases intraocular pressure by 1.56 mmHg, identifying a novel genetic factor influencing glaucoma risk.