Ophthalmologica · 2010 · 35 citations · 0 references
Life SciencesGeneticsOphthalmologyHuman GeneticsMedical GeneticsOcular DiseaseAge-related Macular DegenerationGenetics Of AgingMacular DegenerationMacular DiseaseMacular DisordersAge-related Macular ChangesAge-related Macular Degeneration HeritabilityInherited MaculopathyMonozygotic Twins
We report the simultaneous development of exudative macular degeneration in monozygotic twin brothers. This report supports the hypothesis that genetic factors may be implicated in the pathogenesis of age-related macular degeneration.