common but 10x higher glaucoma risk in most (but not all) populations |
Geno
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Mag
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Summary
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(A;A)
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2.5
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10x to 27x lower risk of exfoliation glaucoma
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(A;G)
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1.8
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possibly lower glaucoma risk
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(G;G)
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2.3
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common but 10x higher glaucoma risk in most (but not all) populations
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This genotype is found in 2 out of 3 people, but has been repeatedly linked to a much higher risk of glaucoma. However a 2010 paper in a south african population [20431720?dopt=Abstract PMID 20431720] reports reduced risk, casting some doubts.