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Glaucoma risk

Glaucoma risk is a genetic trait Biome reports in its health risks panel: Your genetic tendency toward primary open-angle glaucoma, a leading cause of irreversible vision loss.

Category: Health risks
Markers: POAG GRS (PGS002741) + TMCO1 rs4656461, CDKN2B-AS1 rs4977756, SIX1/6 rs10483727
Strength of evidence: High
DNA-test coverage: If covered

Genes

TMCO1
CDKN2B
SIX1

Markers (rsIDs)

rs4656461
rs4977756
rs10483727

How Biome reads this

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This page is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Genetic results describe tendencies and predispositions, not diagnoses. Always consult a licensed clinician before making decisions about your health, medications, or supplements.