The retina is a complex arrangement of nerve cells that have the ability to capture light and record the image which is then transmitted to the brain. Because of all the complex functions it performs, the retina relies on a wide variety of genes to carry out its tasks. Should any one of these genes be lost or mutated, it can have a severe impact on vision. There are a number of conditions which result from single gene defects such as retinitis pigmentosa, Stargardt's disease, Norries disease, X-linked retinoschisis, and many others. Treatment available from our: |