Genetics review: relation to ocular disease.
This study is a review of modes of transmission of genetic traits, how they relate to ocular diseases, and abnormalities frequently seen by primary eye care practitioners. Traits showing autosomal dominant (AD), autosomal recessive (AR), X-linked (XR) recessive, chromosomal aberrations, and multifactorial (M) inheritance are listed. General guidelines for genetic counseling are given.
Griffin
J R
JR
Southern California College of Optometry, Fullerton.
D002869:Chromosome Aberrations / Q000235:genetics; D025063:Chromosome Disorders; D005128:Eye Diseases / Q000235:genetics*; D005260:Female; D005817:Genetic Counseling; D008040:Genetic Linkage; D006579:Heterozygote; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010375:Pedigree