Importance of Genetic Testing and Updates on Clinical Trials for Inherited Retinal Diseases

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The Retina Foundation of the Southwest's Rose-Silverthorne Retinal Degenerations Laboratory is an international leader in research for inherited retinal diseases.

In this Spring 2020 video update, Kaylie Jones, M.S., Senior Research Associate discusses the importance of genetic testing and the steps involved in the process for patients or family members of individuals with a known or suspected inherited eye disease. Then, Kirsten Locke, CRA, FOPS, Clinical Trial Manager provides updates on current clinical trials for X-linked retinitis pigmentosa (XLRP) and Choroideremia.

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I have Retinitis pigmentosa usher syndrome 3
And doctors tell me i will end up blind and deaf at age of 60 or 70 ... I can't afford the genetic testing 😔 i live in east Africa Ethiopia am 24 years old
And am happy to participate in any research or treatment testing

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Genetic testing is important but too expensive

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