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Understanding inherited
retinal dystrophy (IRD)
for you and your patients


This site provides information about the prevalence and diagnosis
of different forms of inherited retinal dystrophy, a significant
cause of blindness in industrialized countries¹

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About IRD

What are the most common forms of IRD and how do they usually present? 
 

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Clinical diagnosis

Signs and symptoms, the path to a diagnosis, and the importance of genetic testing

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Patient resources

Information and resources for your patients about living and coping with an IRD diagnosis

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