Retinal dystrophies and genetic counselling.
Increased patient demand is leading to a corresponding increase in the need for informed genetic counselling in ophthalmic practice which requires refined diagnosis, and a detailed knowledge of molecular genetics. Accurate assessment of risk and visual potential in prospective children is becoming available for a range of retinal dystrophies allowing for more educated decisions to be made by parents.
Jay
M
M
Institute of Ophthalmology London, UK.
Evans
K
K
D004992:Ethics, Medical; D005260:Female; D005817:Genetic Counseling; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008967:Molecular Biology / Q000379:methods; D010375:Pedigree; D010641:Phenotype; D011247:Pregnancy; D011296:Prenatal Diagnosis; D012162:Retinal Degeneration / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000235:genetics*; D012307:Risk Factors