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In e ye Insights™ Issue 4, Massachusetts Eye and Ear specialists publish vital information about the usefulness of genetic diagnostic testing for eye diseases. Janey Wiggs, MD, PhD, provides guidelines for integrating genetic diagnostic testing into clinical care for patients with inherited retinal...

Dear Colleagues, Welcome to our first issue of Eye Insights, Mass. Eye and Ear’s clinical practice newsletter for Ophthalmologists. Eye Insights offers busy physicians practical and relevant best practice information from Mass. Eye and Ear specialists covering a wide range of ophthalmic diseases and...

Dear Colleagues: The accelerated pace of molecular discoveries during the past two decades, coupled with an evolving “precision medicine” model in healthcare, are fueling an increase in the number of people who undergo genetic testing. In Ophthalmology, genetic testing is still in its early stages...

Offer genetic testing to patients whose clinical findings suggest a Mendelian disorder with a known gene mutation. If you are unfamiliar with the specific testing required, encourage the involvement of a board-certified medical geneticist, genetic counselor, or both for all genetic tests. This will...

Providing a world-class education for the future leaders of Ophthalmology is one of our department’s top priorities, and our mentoring program is a critical part of this mission. Many of you may know that we offer an array of clinical, research, and teaching opportunities to nurture and challenge...