Inherited Retinal Disorders (IRD) Treatment Specialist in Connecticut
There are many inherited retinal disorders. Some are severe and may cause blindness, whereas others may remain asymptomatic throughout an entire patient’s life. They run in families (familial or inherited) and may be autosomal dominant (strong inheritance that does not skip any generations) or autosomal recessive (less strong inheritance that may skip many generations). They may present at a young age (e.g . Juvenile X-linked retinoschisis) while others may be diagnosed later in life (e.g. Dominant Macular Pattern Dystrophies). A good patient history, family history, retinal exam, and diagnostic testing (angiography, electroretinography, genetic testing) are required to confirm a diagnosis. Some inherited retinal disorders may be treated, but not necessarily cured. Examples include cystoid macular edema which may occur in Retinitis Pigmentosa and choroidal neovascular membrane formation which may occur in a macular dystrophy.
Additional Treatments You May Like
Additional Treatments You May Like
- Macular Degeneration
- Scleral Buckling
- Uveitis
- Macular Edema
- Photodynamic Therapy (PDT)
- Degenerative Myopia
- Laser Photocoagulation
- Retinal Detachment
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Lattice Degeneration
- Pneumatic Retinopexy
- OCT
- BRVO
- Inherited Retinal Disorders
- Macular Hole
- Flashes and Floaters
- Macular Pucker
- Angiography
- CRVO
- Cryotherapy
- Retinal Artery Occlusion
- Intravenous Fluorescein Angiogram
- Retinal Tear
- Vitrectomy
- AMD
- Intravitreal Injections
- Complications After Cataract Surgery
- CSCR
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy
