MYOC

Unclassified Loci · Unclassified Protein-Coding Locus

Why might MYOC be relevant when eye pressure is being evaluated?

MYOC makes myocilin, a protein found in eye structures involved in pressure regulation. Certain pathogenic variants matter in glaucoma evaluation, but a genetic finding does not replace measuring pressure and examining the eye.

Common Gene Name
myocilin
NCBI Gene ID
4653
Chromosome
1

Clinical Evidence Status

Established disease relationship

These labels describe available evidence about a gene. They do not classify your variant or recommend a treatment.

Answer Sources

Explore supporting evidence (2 records)
Condition or drugEvidenceGrade / statusContextSource
open-angle glaucomaClinGen gene-disease validityDefinitiveAutosomal dominantView source
2022-02-17
Early-onset glaucomaMedlinePlus related conditionAssociation type varies; no grade assigned hereView source
2022-04

Source snapshot: 2026-09-09. Consumer text updated: 2026-09-10. Source dates describe the cited records, not a new clinical review.

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