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Summary

Myopia-28 (MYP28) is characterized by early-onset high myopia in the first decade of life. Retinal detachment may occur, and early-onset cataract has been reported (Li et al., 2016; Maddirevula et al., 2020). For a general phenotypic description and discussion of genetic heterogeneity of myopia, see MYP2 (160700). [from OMIM]

Available tests

2 tests are in the database for this condition.

Genes See tests for all associated and related genes

  • Also known as: LOXL, MYP28, LOXL3
    Summary: lysyl oxidase like 3

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