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Cause of myopia and hyperopia

A Chinese cohort study indicated that the “hepatocyte growth factor” (HGF) gene is likely to play an important role in disruption of the having zero refractive correction for the eye.  
According to this study, variance in the gene coding for may explain the genesis of myopia (near-sightendness) or hypermetropia (far-sightedness). Ophthalmol. 2010;117(2):239-245.

Finding a Good San Jose and Los Gatos Eye Doctor

If you are looking for eye care assistance in San Jose, and looking for an eye doctor who can help you with that, and other eye care, and who can also make sure you’re comfortable, call Dr. Sayed Jovkar at (408) 985-2020.