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Re: A genetic marker for nearsightedness? Update on vitamins and AMD

Djarum Black — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:33:24 -0000

Dr. Zhu’s team recruited 893 individuals from the Tasmania Twin Eye Study and Brisbane Adolescent Twin Study (BATS), Australia, and obtained axial length measurements. They analyzed the proportional impacts of genetic and environmental factors on axial length in this sample

Re: A genetic marker for nearsightedness? Update on vitamins and AMD

Andrew Yates — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:58:44 -0000

I remember hearing about some study that linked myopia with intelligence. Is anyone aware of that study (and can send me a link?)

Re: A genetic marker for nearsightedness? Update on vitamins and AMD

Steven Murphy MD — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 21:23:43 -0000

Josh,
2 out of 3 is pretty good. They do vision screening in the pediatrician's office. It is better than a SNP. But, that being said....there is very little evidence behind "preventing" it. Perhaps there is early detection to prevent learning disabilities etc..... But I remain of skeptic of that one. Especially given the lack of replication and not the strongest OR.
-Steve
www.helixhealth.org