Ophthalmic genetics

Ophthalmic genetics is the study of how genes affect eye health and vision. It explores genetic factors that can cause eye conditions such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, retinitis pigmentosa, and congenital abnormalities. Understanding these genetic influences helps in diagnosing, predicting, and developing personalized treatments for eye diseases. It combines genetics with ophthalmology, the medical specialty focused on eye care, to improve patient outcomes through early detection and targeted therapies based on an individual’s genetic makeup.