Joanne E Sutherland1, Megan A Day. 1. Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. joanne.sutherland@sickkids.ca
Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: To introduce the issues specific to the genetic counseling profession for genetic eye diseases. RECENT FINDINGS: To discuss current issues in ocular genetic counseling including the use of a focused ophthalmology pedigree, informed consent in the blind population, genetic testing trends and psychosocial issues. SUMMARY: Introduce the time-consuming issues to be addressed in genetic counseling for genetic eye disease patients.
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: To introduce the issues specific to the genetic counseling profession for genetic eye diseases. RECENT FINDINGS: To discuss current issues in ocular genetic counseling including the use of a focused ophthalmology pedigree, informed consent in the blind population, genetic testing trends and psychosocial issues. SUMMARY: Introduce the time-consuming issues to be addressed in genetic counseling for genetic eye diseasepatients.
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