Vision correction and DNA testing
Avellino corneal dystrophy is a hereditary disorder in which the cornea gradually becomes cloudy, causing whitish opaque spots to form and leading to decreased vision. It is mainly caused by mutations in the TGFBI gene located on chromosome 5. Normal cornea Avellino cornea In people with a TGFBI gene mutation, an abnormally large amount of protein is produced in corneal wounds created during vision correction surgery. As these proteins continue to accumulate in the cornea, vision may progressively deteriorate, and in severe cases, it can eventually lead to blindness. Therefore, it is essential to undergo Avellino corneal dystrophy screening before receiving vision correction surgery. A DNA test can provide results within 60 minutes, allowing possible complications during vision correction procedures to be identified and prevented in advance based on the results. Bright Eye Clinic Gangnam DNA Research Center Bright Eye Clinic Gangnam operates an affiliated DNA Research Center...
