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Inherited Retinal Disorders

Inherited Retinal Disorders (IRD) Treatment Specialist in Connecticut

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.

Inherited Retinal Disorders Treatment Specialist Near Me in Connecticut
Inherited Retinal Disorders Treatment Specialist Near Me in Connecticut
Inherited Retinal Disorders Treatment Specialist Near Me in New Haven CT, Hamden CT, Madison CT, Trumbull CT, Norwalk CT, and Fairfield, CT
Inherited Retinal Disorders Treatment Specialist Near Me in New Haven CT, Hamden CT, Madison CT, Trumbull CT, Norwalk CT, and Fairfield, CT

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.