Washington, Apr 21 : University of Illinois scientists have identified a new gene linked to vision loss in common form of muscular dystrophy.
Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy, or FSHD, is the world''s third most common type of muscular dystrophy. It is characterized by progressive skeletal muscle weakening in the face, shoulders, and upper arms.
Over half of FSHD patients also have abnormal blood vessels in the back of the eye, which can cause vision problems.