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macular degeneration and some types of cataracts.

There are also various other lesscommon inheritable eye conditions such as retinitis pigmentosa and fuch’s endothelial dystrophy. Therefore it’s important to talk to your family if you can about any history of eye conditions and then have your eyes tested. Major advances have been made in genetic testing and research in the past several years. So, can we treat every vision-threatening inherited condition? No, unfortunately not. But the more

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to the next decade of advancements. Talk to your optometrist or medical practitioner about genetic testing. There are a couple of genetic clinics in Brisbane that offer testing, counselling, and management services.

On a lighter note, not all genetic eye traits are bad. You may have luckily inherited sharp vision or pretty-coloured eyes or even attractive long eyelashes! Whatever your eyes look like, get them