Title of article :
Hereditary pediatric cataract on the Arabian Peninsula
Author/Authors :
Khan, Arif O. King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital - Division of Pediatric Ophthalmology, Saudi Arabia , Khan, Arif O. King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center - Department of Genetics, Saudi Arabia
Abstract :
Hereditary pediatric cataract on the Arabian Peninsula does not follow the same epidemiological patterns as described for Western populations. This article describes selected genetic causes for inherited pediatric cataract in the region.
Keywords :
Pediatric cataract , Genetics , Arabian Peninsula , Crystallins
Journal title :
Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology
Journal title :
Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology
