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If your child has a genetic eye disorder, we can help. Because these eye diseases are rare, your child needs treatment from experts.
We can help them understand and manage their disease and maximize their eyesight.
We're experts in genetic eye diseases at the Ocular Genetics Treatment Center at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. Our eye doctors and genetic counselors have 40 years of experience in ocular genetics.
Researchers are learning more about eye genetics. At UPMC Children's, we take part in cutting-edge research and have access to the latest findings.
We diagnose and treat many hereditary eye diseases, including inherited retinal dystrophies (IRDs). This group of rare genetic eye diseases can damage the retina. The retina is the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye.
IRDs we treat include:
Other gene-based eye diseases we treat include developmental disorders, dystrophies, and syndromes of the eye. Some of these include:
We offer ophthalmic genetic testing and genetic counseling for children with inherited eye problems.
Some of the services we offer include:
We also offer programs to help your child at school and home. We look at each setting and offer ways to maximize your child's vision.
At home, we can help with low-vision services. Low vision aids include magnifiers and electronic devices using voice recognition and font enlargement.
At school, we can work with your child's teachers. We provide guidance and info about your child's eye problems. Teachers create custom plans that allow your child to reach their full potential.
During your first visit, you'll meet with an eye doctor and a genetic counselor who are experts in eye problems.
Your child's eye doctor will do a complete eye exam. They may use advanced diagnostic testing and eye scans.
Depending on your health insurance, genetic testing may or may not happen at the first visit.
The doctors will also ask about your child's health and the health of family members.
Be ready to answer questions like:
As one of the country's leading ocular genetics centers:
Find and make an appointment with a children's eye doctor. Call 412-692-8940 or email EyeGC@upmc.edu.
4401 Penn Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15224
Phone: 412-692-8940 Fax: 412-692-3203
Email: EyeGC@upmc.edu
Children's Hospital's main campus is located in the Lawrenceville neighborhood. Our main hospital address is:
UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh One Children’s Hospital Way 4401 Penn Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15224
In addition to the main hospital, Children's has many convenient locations in other neighborhoods throughout the greater Pittsburgh region.
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