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OUR GENES GAVE US BUTTON NOSES, BROWN HAIR, AND VISION LOSS

If you’re suspected of having an inherited retinal disease, genetic testing or retesting may uncover the cause of your vision loss or impairment.

While you can’t change what you inherit, you may uncover answers that could put you in control of your future—from family planning to learning about emerging treatments.

Uncover the genetic testing benefits

"Genetic testing afforded us so many answers"

Allison, proud mom of two children living with retinitis pigmentosa, shares how genetic testing provided her family a roadmap for the future. Watch her story.

The answer to inherited retinal diseases lies in our genes

Genetic counselor Elena breaks down what genes are and how gene variants can impact our vision.

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