title: Developments in Ocular Genetics: Annual Review.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The purpose of this study was to summarize major developments in ocular genetics over the past year.
  
  
  METHODS
  A literature review was performed for articles relating to the genetics of eye diseases and morphology. The search focused on articles published between September 15, 2011, and September 15, 2012.
  
  
  METHODS
  PubMed and Google Scholar search tools were used to search for ocular genetics articles in the desired date range.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Major advances have been reported in numerous areas including glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, and keratoconus. Numerous novel associations have been identified through large genome-wide association studies. In addition, numerous disease genes have been identified through next-generation sequencing technologies.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Ocular genetics continues to advance at a rapid pace and benefit from new technologies. Numerous discoveries in the past year point toward areas for continued research.
authors.affiliation: From the Department of Ophthalmology, Duke University Eye Center, Durham, NC.
authors.forename: Benjamin T
authors.initials: BT
authors.lastname: Whigham
authors.forename: R Rand
authors.initials: RR
authors.lastname: Allingham