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Understanding the genetic cause of disease may open new possibilities for people with inherited retinal diseases (IRDs). Declare “Eye Want 2 Know” and speak to your health care professional today about genetic testing for you or your loved one.
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Mary Lou Johnson Evans and her son Joshua, who is living with an IRD
Isaac Lidsky, who is living with an IRD, and his family
Rebecca Alexander, who is living with an inherited retinal disease associated with hearing loss
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Understanding the genetic cause of disease may open new possibilities for people living with inherited retinal diseases (IRDs). Genetic testing can put an end to the guessing. Learn more about the process and share your story using #EyeWant2Know:
Knowledge is power, and genetic testing can bring information and clarity to people in your community living with an inherited retinal disease (IRD). Share #EyeWant2Know's digital genetic testing resources and help spread the word today.
When Isaac began to lose his sight from retinitis pigmentosa (RP), he had no way of knowing his sight loss would be his greatest motivator. Read Isaac's story to learn some of the benefits of genetic testing for inherited retinal diseases on #EyeWant2Know: http://bit.ly/2CR1KH3
