Inherited Retinal Disorders (IRD) Treatment Specialist
Common questions asked by patients: What is inherited retinal disease? What is the most common inherited retinal disease? How many inherited retinal diseases are there? What are the symptoms of the inherited retinal disease? Contact us for more information. We have convenient locations to serve you in Connecticut. We serve patients from Hamden CT, Norwalk CT, Trumbull CT, New Haven CT, Madison CT, Fairfield CT, Stratford CT, Northford CT, Woodbridge CT, Stamford CT, Weston CT, Bridgeport CT, Milford CT, North Haven Bridge CT, West Shore CT, Clinton CT, Guilford CT, and surrounding areas.
There are many inherited retinal disorders. Some are severe and may cause blindness, whereas others may remain asymptomatic though 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
