How has your evaluation of IRDs changed with advances in molecular genetics?
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Do you still routinely get ERG as a part of IRD work-up given the advances in molecular genetics?
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Ophthalmology · Eye Surgeon Of Central New York
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Comprehensive medical history and physical examination, and review of all pertinent medical records.
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Ophthalmology · Uf Health Ophthalmology Jacksonville
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I specialize in the area of IRD and have a clinic. Sometimes, the ERG is required for a clinical diagnosis and sometimes to establish a prognosis. Also, we are a site for clinical trials, and it is very helpful sometimes to identify patients for the trial from my database. Those are some of the reas...
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Ophthalmology · Shannon Medical Center
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I use electrophysiology to tease out certain rod-cone dystrophies or if there are visual complaints not explained by the physical exam and DFE.
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