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Heredity blindness
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Can blindness be genetic? One of my relative has this problem from mother side..if someone marries to their daughter will that problem show in their daughter family? Is there any chance.
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There are some diseases that are genetic
If that family has any diseases that is hereditary then there are chances of their children getting that disease
Having said that it is provisional diagnosis.
Kindly consult local ophthalmologist and get proper eye examination done and discuss the issue with him
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Only by observing in one generation you can't declare it genetic.its called congenital but when it any disease transmitted to at least three generations in a similar fashion then it's genetic.
To decide and declare it confidently genetic counselling is necessary
As per your query ,Yes if it's genetically transmitted then the marriages should never be done in mutual relationships.
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Dr. Sunita Mohan
Ophthalmologist
14 yrs exp
Mumbai
Hi,
The reasons for blindness can be genetically transmitted. But that depends on the cause, consanguinity and other factors.
A pedigree charting is a preliminary step to get an idea of the type of genetic transmission.
Need to know the cause of blindness and the pedigree to know the chances of your relatives daughter offsprings having the disease.
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