ERIC Number: EJ214343
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1976
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"Counseling" in Ophthalmology.
Francois, J.
Sight-Saving Review, v46 n3 p99-110 Fall 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, Heredity, Ophthalmology, Visual Impairments
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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