Inherited eye diseases in Turkey: Current approaches and future directions. Issue 3 (30th August 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Yaylacioglu Tuncay, Fulya; Guntekin Ergun, Sezen; Oner, Ayse; Turan, Ayse; Ozmert, Emin; Ergun, Mehmet Ali; Ozdek, Sengul
• Other Names: Hufnagel Robert guestEditor.; Walter Michael guestEditor.; Arno Gavin guestEditor.
• Is Part Of: American journal of medical genetics. Volume 184:Issue 3(2020)
• Page Start: 773
• Page End: 781
• Publication Date: 2020-08-30
• Subjects: consanguinity -- gene -- inherited eye diseases -- ocular genetics -- Turkey; Medical genetics -- Periodicals; 616.04205
• DOI: 10.1002/ajmg.c.31829
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1552-4868

Abstract

Abstract: The aim of this review is to reveal Turkey's current status of medical practice in inherited eye diseases and the necessary steps to improve healthcare services and research activities in this area. Since consanguinity rate is high, disease burden is estimated to be high in Turkey. Universal health insurance system, easily accessible medical specialists, increasing genetic test, and counseling opportunities are the key advantages of Turkey's healthcare system. However, specialized clinics for inherited eye diseases, low‐vision rehabilitation services, training of ophthalmologists about the recent developments in ocular genetics, and multidisciplinary translational research are the main headlines needed to be focused for better health services and successful research in Turkey.