Retinal dystrophies and genetic counselling.

doi:10.1111/j.1600-0420.1996.tb00371.x

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Retinal dystrophies and genetic counselling.

Acta ophthalmologica Scandinavica. Supplement - 1 Jan 1996

Jay M, Evans K

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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 becomin...

Topics

Ethics, Medical
Female
Genetic Counseling
Humans
Male
Molecular Biology
Pedigree
Phenotype
Pregnancy
Prenatal Diagnosis
Retinal Degeneration
Risk Factors

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