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What gene causes glaucoma?

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Answer: MFRP (membrane-type Frizzled-related protein), located on chromosome 11q23

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Nanophthalmos can be inherited as an autosomal-recessive or autosomal-dominant trait, and affected patients are at risk for angle-closure glaucoma

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