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View DoctorsAn important component in the assessment of genetic eye disorders is establishing a detailed medical history. A doctor will then perform a comprehensive ophthalmic examination. Visual electrophysiology may be done to better understand the disease. Depending on the findings, genetic testing may be required.
Once a diagnosis has been made, patients are offered treatment specific to their disorder. Genetic counseling is also offered to help patients understand the risks of family members acquiring the disease.
Watch here to see how gene therapy saved two Emirati sisters from blindness and transformed their lives. Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is one of a limited number of worldwide centers certified to administer gene therapy for RPE65-related retinal dystrophy.
At the Ocular Genetics Service at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi’s Eye Institute, a multidisciplinary team works together to provide Patients First care to individuals with genetic eye disorders.
Caregivers involved in patient care for this service include:
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