Genetics in Ophthalmology, Vol. 37

Author: Susanne A. Kohl
Published: January 2003
Publisher: Karger, S. Inc.
ISBN: 3805575785
Hardcover Book
Number of Pages: 224

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Specialists in Germany, Canada, the US, and the UK are the contributors to this volume of 14 essays on genetic issues in ophthalmology. Topics include the interactions between genes and the environment in myopia, the molecular genetics of cataract, gene therapy and animal models for retinal disease, the genetics of color vision deficiencies, and the genetics of macular dystrophies and their implications for age-related macular degeneration. One of the editors, U. Langenbeck (Institute of Human Genetics, U. Hospital, Frankfurt am Main, Germany), provides an introduction to current genetic theory and applications. Some of the papers present case studies and new research, others survey current research in the field. Each paper includes an abstract and list of references.

Table of Contents:

A Glimpse into Genomeland 1
Epidemiology of Hereditary Ocular Disorders 16
Interactions of Genes and Environment in Myopia 34
A Molecular Perspective on Corneal Dystrophies 50
Molecular Genetics of Cataract 67
Progress in the Genetics of Glaucoma 83
LHON and Other Optic Nerve Atrophies: The Mitochondrial Connection 94
Retinitis pigmentosa: Genes, Proteins and Prospects 109
Bardet-Biedl Syndrome and Usher Syndrome 126
Genetic Defects in Vitamin A Metabolism of the Retinal Pigment Epithelium 141
Genetics of Macular Dystrophies and Implications for Age-Related Macular Degeneration 155
Genetics of Color Vision Deficiencies 170
Gene Therapy and Animal Models for Retinal Disease 188
Support for Patients Loosing Sight 199
Author Index 215
Subject Index 216

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