IFNG and myopia: In addition, the expression of inflammatory cytokines, such as interferon gamma (IFN-γ), IL-6, interferon-inducible protein 10, eotaxin, MCP-1, macrophage inflammatory protein-1α (MIP-1α), and MIP-1β, was also elevated in the vitreous of patients with high myopia (29) as well as in highly myopic eyes with macular holes (MHs) (30).