5 Key Takeaways

• 1

  Inherited retinal diseases (IRDs) have a prevalence of 106 per 100,000 people in the U.S., nearly double that of 2016.

• 2

  Optometrists can effectively identify and manage IRDs using multimodal imaging and functional testing.

• 3

  Billable services for IRDs include optical coherence tomography, electroretinography, and follow-up appointments.

• 4

  A case study highlighted the importance of genetic testing in accurately diagnosing and managing IRDs.

• 5

  Patient satisfaction leads to referrals, presenting an opportunity for optometrists to grow their practices.