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Autor(en) / Beteiligte

• Lam, Byron L
• Leroy, Bart P
• Black, Graeme
• Ong, Tuyen
• Yoon, Dan
• Trzupek, Karmen

Titel

Genetic testing and diagnosis of inherited retinal diseases

Ist Teil von

• Orphanet journal of rare diseases, 2021-12, Vol.16 (1), p.514-514, Article 514

Ort / Verlag

England: BioMed Central Ltd

Erscheinungsjahr

2021

Quelle

MEDLINE

Beschreibungen/Notizen

• Inherited retinal diseases (IRDs) are a diverse group of degenerative diseases of the retina that can lead to significant reduction in vision and blindness. Because of the considerable phenotypic overlap among IRDs, genetic testing is a critical step in obtaining a definitive diagnosis for affected individuals and enabling access to emerging gene therapy-based treatments and ongoing clinical studies. While advances in molecular diagnostic technologies have significantly improved the understanding of IRDs and identification of disease-causing variants, training in genetic diagnostics among ophthalmologists is limited. In this review, we will provide ophthalmologists with an overview of genetic testing for IRDs, including the types of available testing, variant interpretation, and genetic counseling. Additionally, we will discuss the clinical applications of genetic testing in the molecular diagnosis of IRDs through case studies.