RESEARCH ARTICLE


Pharmacogenetics — Getting Closer



Ian M. MacDonald*
Department of Ophthalmology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada


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* Address correspondence to this author at the 2319 ATC, Royal Alexandra Hospital, 10240 Kingsway Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5H 3V9, Canada; Tel: 1-780-735-6686; Fax: 1-780-735-4969; E-mail: macdonal@ualberta.ca


Abstract

This review is written for the generalist to provide an understanding of the application of genetics to the care of patients with glaucoma and the broader concepts of personalized medicine. More specifically, the review will link advances in the genetics of glaucoma with the concepts of pharmacogenetics and its potential to improve patient care.

Keywords: Pharmacogenetics, genomics, glaucoma, personalized medicine.