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Francois, J. – Sight-Saving Review, 1976
The need to counsel patients with genetic ophthalmological problems is stressed in the article. Assessment of autosomal dominance or autosomal recessitivity in an individual is explained and sex-linked heredity is traced. Practical examples of genetic abnormalities, such as pigmentary retinopathy and chorodineremia, are discussed. (PHR)
Descriptors: Congenital Impairments, Counseling, Eyes, Genetics
Sight-Saving Review, 1974
Presented for opthalmologists is basic information about the prevention and management of hereditary eye disease through prenatal diagnosis and genetic counseling. (LH)
Descriptors: Congenital Impairments, Diseases, Etiology, Exceptional Child Services
