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Seminars in Ophthalmology Volume 28, 2013 - Issue 5-6: Genetic Advances in Ophthalmology
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Research Article

HLA Associations in Chronic Vision Threatening Uveitis

Vimal SarupMassachusetts Eye Research and Surgery Institution (MERSI);Ocular Immunology and Uveitis Foundation (OIUF) , 5 Cambridge Center, 8th Floor, Cambridge, MA 02142USA;Department of Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School Boston, MAUSA
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C. Stephen FosterMassachusetts Eye Research and Surgery Institution (MERSI);Ocular Immunology and Uveitis Foundation (OIUF) , 5 Cambridge Center, 8th Floor, Cambridge, MA 02142USA;Department of Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School Boston, MAUSACorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 333-336 | Received 28 Apr 2013, Accepted 11 Jul 2013, Published online: 18 Oct 2013
 
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Abstract

Chronic uveitides can lead to serious sequlae over time including blindness. Human Leukocyte antigen (HLA) plays an important role in immunological response of the eyes. Some of these uveitides are associated with certain Human Leukocyte antigen (HLA) types. This article reviews these relationships and their significance.

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*The authors sincerely acknowledge the support given by Ms. Jamie Lynne Metzinger.

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