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    Leber's Congenital Amaurosis (LCA) FAQ

    All your questions about Leber's Congenital Amaurosis (LCA) are answered here in one place. Don't see your question? Then just send us an email and we'll get right on it!
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    What's an ERG?

    If you are the parent of a baby or young child who has been tentatively diagnosed with LCA, your doctors probably suggested that your child have an electroretinogram (ERG) in order to confirm the diagnosis. You're probably wondering what the test is like and whether or not you should do it now. We'll explain what the test was like for our family and hopefully this will help you make your own decision.
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    What's genetic testing for LCA?

    If you are considering genetic testing to determine the gene causing your child's LCA, you probably have lots of questions about the test as well as the results. We'll try to answer some of those questions here.
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    LCA and Education

    How smart are patients with LCA? According to one study, they're definitely above the US national average. Here's a break down of the results.