By MD Elias I. Traboulsi MEd, MD Virginia Miraldi Utz, MD Arif O. Khan

This highly anticipated third edition brings together an expert group of authors to provide a comprehensive, systematic resource on genetic diseases of the eye. The richly illustrated volume covers every area in ophthalmology such as: malformations, refractive errors, the cornea, glaucoma and cataracts, retina and the optic nerve, eye movement disorders, systemic diseases of the eye, and more. What remains at the core of the book is a sound clinical approach to the patient with genetic diseases that affects the eye. Every chapter emphasizes the clinical aspects of diseases and ties them to underlying molecular mechanisms and outlines current therapy.This new edition continues to assemble the visionary work and technology that contributors from around the world have accomplished in this exciting field. In addition to updating all 52 original chapters, this 3rd edition contains Contains new chapters covering epidemiology and counseling, vision rehabilitation, embryology and development, genetics of eye conditions, diagnostic and imaging techniques, specific genetic disorders, and patient-reported outcomes. These new chapters provide comprehensive insights into the latest advancements and methodologies in the field; this last chapter to delve into basic genetic counseling. These updates and additions will continue to make Genetic Diseases of the Eye the most important reference for students, specialists, and clinical researchers in the fields of genetics and ophthalmology.