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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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Danelle Umstead, paralympic alpine skier who is living with an IRD
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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How are inherited retinal diseases (IRDs) diagnosed?
#EyeWant2Know asked retinal specialist Dr. Dawn DeCarlo about
diagnosing an IRD. She shares what she looks for in a new patient and
discusses the critical diagnostic step of #genetictesting. Want to listen to Dr. DeCarlo and learn more about IRDs? Check out the full interview.
We're committed to increasing access to #genetictesting for inherited retinal diseases (IRDs). That's why we're collaborating with @Invitae to offer #IDYOURIRD - an expanded IRD genetic test panel: https://bit.ly/31vykrA #EyeWant2Know
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to ski down a mountain blind? Check out http://bit.ly/2kSG2LY to hear how professional skiing gave @DanelleUmstead the confidence to learn the exact #genetic mutation causing her inherited retinal disease (IRD). #EyeWant2Know
