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[Genetics and Eyecare Today] How CXL and Genetic Testing Fit Into the Keratoconus Game Plan

[Genetics and Eyecare Today] How CXL and Genetic Testing Fit Into the Keratoconus Game Plan

FromThe MOD Pod


[Genetics and Eyecare Today] How CXL and Genetic Testing Fit Into the Keratoconus Game Plan

FromThe MOD Pod

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Length:
25 minutes
Released:
Nov 16, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The season finale of The MOD Pod’s mini series Genetics and Eyecare Today features Nicole Fram, MD, and Melissa Barnett, OD, FAAO, FSLS, FBCLA. Dr. Fram explains what corneal collagen crosslinking is and shares her protocol for administering the therapy. She also describes the typical situation in which she uses genetic testing using AvaGen™, The Genetic Eye Test (Avellino). Dr. Barnett speaks to the importance of evaluating the family members of patients with keratoconus and explains why she uses genetic testing to screen patients in her practice.

Nicole Fram, MD, and Melissa Barnett, OD, FAAO, FSLS, FBCLA
Released:
Nov 16, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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The MOD Pod is a podcast by the new medical trade publication Modern Optometry.