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In this study, we conducted a comprehensive genetic analysis of a family with a high prevalence of PM to identify novel genetic loci associated with PM, aiming to inform clinical practice.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Materials and methods<\/jats:title><jats:p>Genomic DNA was extracted from oral swabs of the proband and family members for sequencing.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>A RHO gene variant (NM_000539.3:exon1:c.61C\u202f&amp;gt;\u202fT:p.R21C) was identified in the proband, potentially associated with the clinical phenotype. Her eldest sister carried the wild-type allele, while her second sister was heterozygous at the validation locus. Further investigation revealed a clustering of female patients with high myopia among the patient\u2019s maternal siblings and their offspring. Therefore, we extended our study to include maternal relatives with axial lengths greater than 26\u202fmm and highly myopic features to identify potential genetic loci. However, exome high-throughput sequencing did not detect any pathogenic variants. Given that the proband\u2019s mother was deceased, whole-exome sequencing was performed on her father and her second sister, who had more severe conditions. No variants were found that could explain the observed clinical phenotype. Thus, we hypothesized that the proband\u2019s mother might carry a gonadal chimeric variant.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>The clinical significance of the RHO gene variant (NM_000539.3:exon1:c.61C\u202f&amp;gt;\u202fT:p.R21C) in our family remains unclear, and the variant is classified as a variant of uncertain significance. Although this RHO variant may potentially be associated with the observed phenotype, further evidence is required to establish a definitive correlation. 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