Inherited retinal diseases, caused by gene mutations, are conditions that lead to vision loss.
If you’re suspected of having an inherited retinal disease, genetic testing or retesting may uncover the cause of your vision loss or impairment.
While you can’t change what you inherit, you may uncover answers that could put you in more control of your future—from family planning to learning about how your lifestyle may have to change.
See the importance of genetic testing
28-year-old Ramya is living with Leber congenital amaurosis. In this video, she explains how genetic testing helped her to understand more about herself and her family. Watch her story.
Genetic counsellor Elena breaks down what genes are and how gene variants can impact our vision.
Genetic counsellor Elena brings to life three ways inherited retinal disease can occur.