Taking the family history in genetic disease: a guide for ophthalmologists.

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PURPOSE OF REVIEW: The family pedigree is an important tool in the field of ophthalmology. Recent advances in genetic testing for ophthalmic conditions underlie the need to offer genetic testing to patients when appropriate. Future availability of gene therapy for some ocular diseases further illustrates the importance of gene testing for patients seen in the ophthalmology clinic. RECENT FINDINGS: The pedigree is...

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