Genetic testing in retinal dystrophies.

Authors

Anuradha Ganesh, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, 123 Al Khod / Muscat, OmanFollow
Rosanne B Keep, Wills Eye Institute, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

9-1-2011

Comments

This article has been peer reviewed. It was published in: Oman journal of ophthalmology

. Volume 4, Issue 3, September 2011, Pages 105-7.

The published version is available at DOI: 10.4103/0974-620X.91264.. Copyright © Medknow

Abstract

Developments in genetics and technology are bringing with them incredible possibilities in the management and potential cure of patients with retinal dystrophy. In this editorial, we address the issue of genetic testing in retinal dystrophies. In the first section, we provide some background information about genetic testing. In the second section, we discuss how genetic testing can be helpful to patients and families with retinal dystrophy. In the third section, we introduce some important considerations that one must be aware of while contemplating genetic testing.

Recommended Citation

Ganesh, Anuradha and Keep, Rosanne B, "Genetic testing in retinal dystrophies." (2011). Wills Eye Hospital Papers. Paper 25.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/willsfp/25

PubMed ID

22279396