Frequently asked questions
These are some of the most commonly asked questions about genetic testing and counselling.
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These are some of the most commonly asked questions about genetic testing and counselling.
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My name is Mark Baxter and from an early age I was diagnosed with a deteriorating retinal eye condition called retinitis pigmentosa or RP for short, which will slowly lead to blindness.
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The following questions are often asked by people contacting Retina UK.
Luxturna, a gene therapy, is only for the treatment of Leber congenital amaurosis type 2 (LCA2) and severe early-onset RP caused by mutations in a specific gene called RPE65.