Ophthalmic Genetics in Turkiye
摘要
Turkiye is a developing country with a unique location between Europe and Asia. Although the actual burden of genetic eye diseases is not known, it is expected to be high due to higher consanguinity rates. In the current era of next-generation genetic diagnostic tests and gene therapies, the approach to genetic eye diseases has started to change as in other countries. This chapter reveals the current condition of Turkiye in terms of healthcare services and research in genetic eye diseases.