title: Considerations on the importance of genetics in ophthalmology.
abstract: On the basis of his studies on Fabry's disease, the dyscephalic syndrome of François, ligneous conjunctivitis and macular dystrophy of the cornea, the author stresses the importance of heredity in ophthalmology.
mesh_terms: D003231:Conjunctivitis / Q000235:genetics / Q000473:pathology; D003315:Cornea / Q000473:pathology; D005128:Eye Diseases / Q000235:genetics* / Q000473:pathology; D005143:Eyelids / Q000002:abnormalities; D000795:Fabry Disease / Q000235:genetics / Q000473:pathology; D005799:Genes, Dominant; D005808:Genes, Recessive; D006210:Hallermann's Syndrome / Q000235:genetics / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008268:Macular Degeneration / Q000235:genetics / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D010375:Pedigree