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Anophthalmia is a genetic condition where a baby is born without one or both eyes. Treatment is aimed at maintaining facial growth and improving cosmetic effect.

Cellular Model of a Rare Genetic Condition Created

Cellular Model of a Rare Genetic Condition Created

Chronic granulomatous disease (CGD) is a rare hereditary condition that affects one in every 217,000 people worldwide and typically strikes patients at an early age, said scientists.

Injection Improves Vision in Congenital Blindness

Injection Improves Vision in Congenital Blindness

Intraocular injection of a short RNA molecule restores retinal function improving vision in patients with Leber congenital amaurosis(LCA)

Congenital Blindness Linked to Lower Thermal Pain Threshold

Congenital Blindness Linked to Lower Thermal Pain Threshold

A team of researchers have investigated whether congenitally blind subjects experience pain a bit differently than individuals having normal sight

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MRI Technique may Help Detect Genetic Condition That Leads to Heart Problems

MRI Technique may Help Detect Genetic Condition That Leads to Heart Problems

Researchers at University of Alberta have developed a new technique of MRI scanning that can be used in detecting a genetic condition.

Rare Genetic Condition Robs Twins of Vision

Rare Genetic Condition Robs Twins of Vision

In a rare case, a set of twin brothers have lost their vision within months of each other after suffering from a rare genetic disorder.

Screening for Cholesterol Genetic Condition Planned in Wales

Screening for Cholesterol Genetic Condition Planned in Wales

A massive province-wise screening is being planned in Wales, UK to to identify people at risk of a genetic condition which causes high cholesterol.

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Birth of Eyeless Babies' Genetic Cause Identified

Birth of Eyeless Babies' Genetic Cause Identified

Genetic alteration causing a child to be born with no eyes is a condition called anophthalmia, Scientists at University College Dublin, Ireland, identified.

Small Eye Syndrome

Small Eye Syndrome

Small eye syndrome is medically known as microphthalmia. It is a disorder in which one or both the eyes of the newborn baby are underdeveloped.

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