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Results 1 - 8 of 8 for Disorder of eye
  1. Is gene therapy available to treat my disorder?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... are available for conditions that include a rare eye disorder called Leber congenital amaurosis , a form of skin ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/therapy/availability - Genetics
  2. Is eye color determined by genetics?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... relatives, genetic variations sometimes produce unexpected results. Several disorders that affect eye color have been described. Ocular albinism is characterized ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/traits/eyecolor - Genetics
  3. What is gene therapy?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... treat a small number of diseases, including an eye disorder called Leber congenital amaurosis and a muscle disorder ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/therapy/genetherapy - Genetics
  4. What is heritability?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... traits. Traits can include characteristics such as height , eye color , and intelligence , as well as disorders like schizophrenia and autism spectrum disorder . In scientific ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../understanding/inheritance/heritability - Genetics
  5. How are genetic conditions diagnosed?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... features, can suggest the diagnosis of a genetic disorder. A geneticist will do a thorough physical examination that may include measurements such as the distance around the head (head circumference), the distance between the eyes, and the length of the arms and legs. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/consult/diagnosis - Genetics
  6. What is a gene variant and how do variants occur?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... are responsible for differences between people such as eye color, hair color, and blood type. Although many of these common variations in the DNA have no negative effects on a person’s health, some may influence the risk of developing certain disorders. Learn how to cite this page
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../mutationsanddisorders/genemutation - Genetics
  7. Where can I read more about the diseases and traits covered in my direct-to-consumer genetic testing report?: ... 
    ... disease Parkinson's disease Lactose intolerance Cheek dimples Eye ... disorder of glycosylation , also called PMM2 -CDG Cystic fibrosis ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../dtcgenetictesting/dtcghrpages - Genetics
  8. Can changes in mitochondrial DNA affect health and development?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... functions (dementia), hearing loss, and problems involving the eyes and ... disorders such as heart disease, Alzheimer's disease , and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../mitochondrialconditions - Genetics