Gene Reviews
Description of the genes responsible for causing LCA, including information about genetic testing and differential diagnoses.
Yahoo Groups: LCA
For those interested in sharing and sourcing information relating to this genetic disorder. Includes a chat, photos, and a message board.
LCA Blog
A patient's journal, mainly focusing on research breakthroughs and news updates.
EyeRounds
Listen to Dr. Edwin Stone deliver a presentation on the disease, its genotype, and current genetic breakthroughs.
Foundation Fighting Blindness
Includes clinical information, inheritance patterns, and ongoing research for treatments.
The CAF Directory
A description of the disease and its inheritance patterns.
OMIM
Information about the disease, focusing on gene mutations and associated symptoms. Links to numerous full-text research reports.
Foundation for Retinal Research
Information about the condition (along with background about heredity and eye function), resources for families, and solicitation for donations to fund research.
National Institutes of Health
Real Video archive of the December 13, 2005 presentation to the NIH regarding gene therapy research and trials for LCA. Clicking this link will begin download.
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