Article
Genetics and eye health: research advances and implications for primary eyecare.
Clinical & experimental optometry - 1 Aug 2026
Britten-Jones Alexis Ceecee, Knight Lachlan Sw, Gocuk Sena A, Truong Parker, Cichello Elise, Amarasekera Sumudu Sc, Nguyen Bao N, Ayton Lauren N
Abstract excerpt
Ocular genetics research has seen tremendous growth in the last two decades. Understanding the genetic basis of eye diseases helps researchers comprehend their heritability, uncover disease mechanisms, and develop targeted gene therapies. This evolving knowledge is changing the clinical management of many eye conditions, from diagnostics and gene-based therapies for patients with previously untreatable monogenic...
Topics
- Humans
- Optometry
- Primary Health Care
- Eye Diseases
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
