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Traits

Traits linked to RDH8

retinol dehydrogenase 8

The Human Phenotype Ontology links 8 traits to RDH8, by body system: features seen in people with one of the gene's rare conditions.

Abnormality of the eye

TraitHow often it is seen
Abnormal electroretinogramAlways
Central thinning of the outer nuclear layer of the retinaAlways
High eye pressureAlways
Mildly reduced visual acuityAlways
Retinal flecksAlways
Retinal pigment epithelial atrophyAlways
Subretinal depositsAlways

Abnormality of the cardiovascular system

TraitHow often it is seen
High blood pressureAlways

How often is among people with one of the gene's conditions, the most often across them, as the Human Phenotype Ontology records it. These pages describe traits and the research behind them; they are not a diagnosis, and a doctor or genetic counsellor is the person to ask about symptoms.

Where this comes from

  • The Human Phenotype Ontology, release 2026-09-01: the traits linked to RDH8 and how often each is seen. Find out more at hpo.jax.org.

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