Overview

In this video, Dr. N. Soumittra, Disease Head – Ophthalmology at MedGenome, discusses Inherited Retinal Diseases (IRDs), a group of genetic disorders that affect the retina and are a major cause of vision loss and blindness, particularly among adults of working age.

With over 15 years of experience in ophthalmic genetics, Dr. Soumittra provides valuable insights into:

What IRDs are, including common types like Retinitis Pigmentosa, Stargardt disease, and Leber congenital amaurosis

How IRDs are diagnosed – through clinical evaluation, imaging, and genetic testing

Why genetic testing is crucial – for confirming diagnosis, guiding treatment decisions, identifying risk in family members, and enabling access to gene-based clinical trials and therapies

This video serves as an educational resource for ophthalmologists, genetic counsellors, patients, and caregivers who want to understand better the role of genetics in managing inherited eye conditions.

Speakers

Dr N Soumittra

Dr. N. Soumittra, Disease Head – Ophthalmology at MedGenome Labs Ltd, has over 15 years of experience in ophthalmic genetics. She leads genetic research initiatives focused on inherited eye diseases and has served as Principal Investigator on six research projects. Dr. Soumittra has mentored PhD scholars and authored 31 peer-reviewed publications, contributing significantly to personalised eye care and the understanding of genetic eye disorders.