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    • These conditions are classified as monogenic or complex (multifactorial) disorders.
    • Understanding genetic underpinnings is crucial for diagnosing and treating retinal dystrophies.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the impact of genetic variation on retinal disease phenotypes.
    • To emphasize the role of advanced molecular techniques in identifying genetic causes.
    • To underscore the potential of genetic insights for developing novel diagnostics and gene therapies.

    Main Methods:

    • Genome-wide association studies (GWAS).
    • Next-generation sequencing (NGS).
    • Analysis of genetic variants (polymorphisms, mutations, copy number variations, epigenetic changes).

    Main Results:

    • Revolutionized the discovery of genetic variants linked to retinal disorders like retinitis pigmentosa and age-related macular degeneration.
    • Enabled a deeper understanding of the genetic architecture of retinal dystrophies.
    • Provided a foundation for targeted gene therapies, exemplified by Leber's congenital amaurosis.

    Conclusions:

    • Elucidating genetic features of retinal diseases is key to understanding disease mechanisms.
    • Translating genetic data into physiological understanding will drive improved gene-based therapies.
    • Personalized treatments for patients with retinal diseases are becoming increasingly feasible.