Our Retinal Dystrophy Clinic is known by experts worldwide, and we treat people from around the world, including Europe, Asia, and North and South America.
Our care team offers a range of cutting-edge IRD programs and services. We not only care for your vision but also how an IRD affects the rest of your life.
Our programs and services include:
- The latest diagnostic equipment. High-tech eye imaging tools help precisely diagnose IRD for the best treatment options.
- Innovative treatments. If it's an option, we offer gene therapy to help slow down your IRD and preserve your eyesight. We also offer the chance to take part in cutting-edge research trials.
- Care by leading retina experts. Our doctors are highly trained, world-renowned experts in diseases of the retina.
- Access to genetic eye disease experts. Our team tests and assesses your genetic eye disorder. They can help you understand your health issues and if your family members are also at risk.
- Vision training. Our rehab experts work with you to maximize your eyesight with low-vision aids. These may include special magnifying glasses and computer programs that translate a visual scene into spoken words.
- Follow-up with occupational therapists. These experts can help you with daily tasks so you're safe at home.
- Input from social workers. They help navigate government programs, arrange transportation, and access other vision services.
- Access to highly trained eye surgeons. Our experts are here if you need surgery for an IRD.
Retinal Dystrophy Gene Therapy
Having an IRD means a genetic change is the cause of your retina problems. Gene therapy isn't a cure for IRDs, but it's a promising treatment. It may improve your vision and slow the progression of your disease. Some types of gene therapy can replace a defective gene with a new gene. Others produce material that helps stop or reduce the risk of cell death in the retina. Doctors can give some gene therapies through a shot in the eye. Others require surgery.