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About the Radboudumc center of expertise

The center of expertise in Hereditary Blindness offers specialized diagnostics and care to people with a hereditary retinal disorder and conducts leading scientific research into these (rare) diseases. The center of expertise specializes in the following disorders: genetic retinal disorders, in particular Stargardt disease, choroid anaemia, central serous rheinopathy, Leber congenital amaurose, Usher disease and various forms of retinitis pigmentosa. We also specialize in the genetic component of more common disorders such as age-related macular degeneration and diabetic macular edema. For Usher's disease (hereditary deafness and blindness) we work closely with Radboudumc’s center of expertise in Hearing and Genes.
 
At our center of expertise, you will find specialist multidisciplinary diagnostics, care and knowledge all under one roof. Our ophthalmologists and clinical geneticists specialize in the diagnosis of hereditary retinal disorders. Pioneering research into as-yet-unknown genetic causes of retinal diseases and the development of new treatments ensures that you are always helped in accordance with the latest scientific discoveries.
 
Currently, there are few to no options for treating genetic retinal disorders. However, at our center we conduct research into the development of new, upcoming treatments.
 
The center of expertise in Hereditary Blindness has been acknowledged by the Ministry of Public Health, Welfare and Sport.
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About the Radboudumc center of expertise

The center Hereditary blindness offers specialized diagnostics and care to people with a hereditary retinal disorder and conducts leading scientific research into these (rare) diseases. read more

Information only available in Dutch

It is important to be aware that most information about the expertise center can only be found on the Dutch-language website. This means that all relevant details are only available in Dutch. Visitors wishing to consult this information should visit the Dutch-language website to obtain complete and accurate information. 

International patients

Everything you need to know as a foreign patient. Especially if you are not insured through the Dutch health care law.

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Getting to your appointment Ophthalmology

Route: 400

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Getting to your appointment Ophthalmology

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Follow route 400

Referral information

The ophthalmology department of Radboudumc has opted for a clear academic profile. Because of this choice, it is no longer possible for Radboudumc’s ophthalmology department to provide secondary care. more about referrals
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Referral information

The ophthalmology department of Radboudumc has opted for a clear academic profile. Because of this choice, it is no longer possible for Radboudumc’s ophthalmology department to provide secondary care. We absolutely want to avoid having to refuse last-resort/tertiary patients. This means that, for new patients, we only accept referrals from ophthalmologists and no longer from general practitioners.
 
Our daily supervisor reviews the ophthalmologist’s referrals. The supervisor assesses when the appointment should be made and what additional tests are required. A call for this appointment is sent to the patient’s home.