Why choose AvaGen for your patients
The ability of genetic tests such as AvaGen to detect potentially pathogenic or deleterious variants
before symptoms appear can assist eyecare professionals in recommending prevention management
techniques, treatments, and refractive surgery options.
Physicians can work hand-in-hand with patients to implement healthy eyecare practices years or even
decades earlier than before, potentially delaying the onset or progression of eye-related diseases.
Impacting outcomes through early identification and diagnosis
While some genetic eye diseases such as keratoconus cannot be prevented, early intervention may help
slow the onset or progression of the disease. Early intervention could potentially change outcomes in
the long term, making a significant impact on quality of life for some patients.
See early prevention and improved
outcomes.
American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) recommendations1
The AAO genetic task force states:
- Genetic testing can make a very positive impact on individuals and families affected with inherited
eye disease. Mutations in a single gene and the detection of the responsible mutations can predict the
development of the disease with relatively high accuracy
- Clinicians should offer genetic testing to patients with clinical findings suggestive of Mendelian
disorder whose causative gene(s) have been identified, such as the TGFBI gene
- Testing should be performed under the direction of a physician and/or genetic counselor so that
appropriate interpretation and counseling can be provided
- Testing should be completed and processed through a CLIA-certified lab
Genetic counseling network
Avellino offers a genetic counselor network at no cost to help support physicians and their patients who
receive at-risk or positive test results. Genetic counselors provide further explanation of what the test
results may mean for patients and how they might affect the family. This added support may help with the
creation of a plan of action for moving forward.
For more information on the genetic counselor network, contact Avellino.