Enhancing Molecular Diagnostic Accuracy in Genetic Eye Disorders Through a Personalized Re-Evaluation Strategy
This personalized re-evaluation strategy, incorporating state-of-the-art genetic testing, evidence-based variant reclassification, and case review by a multidisciplinary team increased the solved rate by over 10%. Consequently, 86 additional families received a definitive diagnosis and accurate genetic counseling, underscoring the impact of periodic re-evaluation and continuous improvement in genetic testing methodologies.
Authors
- Pedro M. Martins (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8179-8242)
- J. P. Remédio Marques
- Rufino Martins Silva
- Ana Luísa Carvalho (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-0695-7206)
- Beatriz Rodrigues Gaspar
- Inês Figueiredo
- Nuno Cruz
Institutions
- Hospitais da Universidade de Coimbra (PT)
- Administração Regional de Saúde de Lisboa e Vale do Tejo (PT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science
- Published
- 2026-01-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1167/iovs.67.1.62
- Primary Topic
- Genomics and Rare Diseases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00