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Singapore Launches Ocular Genetics Service to Combat Blindness

1/16/2025

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In Singapore, the rise of inherited retinal diseases (IRDs) has become a pressing concern, affecting an estimated 3,000 to 5,000 individuals. To combat this, the Singapore National Eye Centre launched the Ocular Genetics Service in October 2024, offering specialized care and genetic testing to enhance diagnosis and management, ultimately fighting against a leading cause of blindness in working-age adults.

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Story summary

In Singapore, the rise of inherited retinal diseases (IRDs) has become a pressing concern, affecting an estimated 3,000 to 5,000 individuals. To combat this, the Singapore National Eye Centre launched the Ocular Genetics Service in October 2024, offering specialized care and genetic testing to enhance diagnosis and management, ultimately fighting against a leading cause of blindness in working-age adults.