Monozygotic twins with age-related macular degeneration

Arch Ophthalmol. 1988 May;106(5):651-3. doi: 10.1001/archopht.1988.01060130705029.

Abstract

This clinical study, to the best of our knowledge, is the first report of severe age-related macular degeneration in both identical twins, documented as monozygotic by genetic testing. This suggests that genetic factors may be of primary importance in certain cases of age-related macular degeneration.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Age Factors
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Diseases in Twins / genetics*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Macular Degeneration / genetics*
  • Twins*
  • Twins, Monozygotic*