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Reflections on the National Ophthalmic Disease Genotyping Network (eyeGENE)

Brian P. Brooks, MD, PhD; Ian M. MacDonald, MD; Santa J. Tumminia, PhD; Nizar Smaoui, MD; Delphine Blain, MS, MBA; Ajaina A. Nezhuvingal, MS; Paul A. Sieving, MD, PhD

Arch Ophthalmol. 2008;126(3):424-425.

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That Archives is devoting this issue to genomics in ophthalmology just over 1 year from its 2 issues on genetics in ophthalmology is a testament to the fact that the era of genomic medicine is rapidly being incorporated into ophthalmology.¹ The evolution of genetic medicine has been accelerated following the full sequencing of the human genome,² the HapMap Project,³ and the identification of important genetic components to complex diseases, such as macular degeneration and glaucoma.^4-7 Science has moved forward at a rapid pace. Now is the time to put this knowledge into clinical practice. Approximately 71% of respondents to a recent survey⁸ wanted more information from their physicians about genetic conditions in their families. Our patients are looking to us as . . . [Full Text of this Article]

CHALLENGES OF GENETIC OPHTHALMOLOGY


THE NATIONAL OPHTHALMIC DISEASE GENOTYPING NETWORK

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