Medical Genetics in Ophthalmology: Through the Lens of Genetics-Informed Therapies OnDemand-How to Build a Multidisciplinary Clinic

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Lev Prasov from the University of Michigan discusses establishing a multidisciplinary ophthalmic genetics clinic launched in 2020. The clinic combines ophthalmology, genetics, and genetic counseling to improve diagnostics, care, and research for inherited ocular conditions. Referrals focus on patients with significant eye findings needing genetic testing and counseling. The team includes ophthalmic and pediatric geneticists, genetic counselors, and support staff. Broad genetic testing strategies, including whole genome sequencing, enhance diagnosis, successful in about half of cases. Challenges include long visits, wait times, and insurance barriers. Multidisciplinary care enables precise diagnoses, tailored treatment, and research, benefiting complex cases and expanding disease understanding.

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Lev Prasov, MD

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ophthalmic genetics clinic

multidisciplinary care

genetic testing

inherited ocular conditions

whole genome sequencing