Speaker Reinforces AAO Stance On Guidelines For Genetic Testing

Monday, May 19, 2014

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Complexity of ocular disease determines whether genetic testing should be ordered, according to Edwin M. Stone, MD, who fielded questions in a discussion at the American Ophthalmological Society meeting here.

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What are the manifestations of PHPV?
1. A retrolental plaque that contracts, thereby elongating the ciliary processes
2. A cataractous lens which may contain a lipoidal material
3. Microphthalmos (if not microphthalmic, question the diagnosis)
4. Progressive AC shallowing producing angle-closure glaucoma
5. Jumping Beans
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