Findings demonstrate shared genetic pathways influencing refractive errors and neuropsychiatric conditions in children, suggesting common developmental processes.
Our findings indicate a shared genetic architecture underlying the development of childhood-onset neuropsychiatric disorders and refractive errors. These results help clarify the clinically observed associations between ADHD, ASD, and refractive errors and provide evidence that shared early neurodevelopmental processes contribute to both conditions. Together, the findings offer a novel perspective on the neurogenetic basis of refractive error and its connection to early brain development.
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