This book describes the nature of hereditary retinal dystrophies, which are genetic diseases from the group of "rare eye diseases". The etiopathogenesis, the clinical picture, the modern diagnostic methods for proving them, as well as the possibilities and prospects for treatment of the individual nosological units are examined in detail. The most up-to-date scientific information on the subject is presented, as well as interesting examples from the author's practice. The social aspects related to these rare but highly debilitating diseases are also examined.
The topic would be of interest to ophthalmologists, geneticists, electrophysiologists, molecular biologists, optometrists and social workers, as good care for these patients requires close collaboration and good cooperation between all these specialists.
Assoc. Dr. Elena Mermeklieva, d.m. is a specialist in ophthalmology. She graduated from Medical University - Sofia in 1997, in 2002 she already has a recognized specialty in ophthalmology. Assoc. Dr. Mermeklieva has various specializations outside of Bulgaria in this field, including in Great Britain, Germany, Spain, USA, Slovenia, Austria, India. Author and co-author of 75 scientific articles and reports in the country and abroad.
