AvaGen Resources
Physician Brochures
AvaGen™ Physician Brochure
Educational support for eye care health professionals and their staff.
Report Examples
Instructions
Instructions for Use Brochure
Step-by-step instructional document for administering and shipping the AvaGen™ test.
Instructions for Use Video
Step-by-step video instructions for administering and shipping the AvaGen™ test.
Patient Communication
AvaGen™ Patient Brochure
This brochure explains AvaGen™ and why it may be right for you. Read how the test works, learn about keratoconus and corneal dystrophies, find out how to locate a genetic counselor, and more.
Genetic Counseling Brochure
Important information about how a genetic counseling session can help you understand your AvaGen™ results.
Case Studies
Elizabeth Yeu, MD
Case Study 1: How Genetics Informs Refractive Surgery Decisions
Knowing your patient’s genetic risk score for keratoconus or a disease of the cornea provides the assurance you need to make a confident decision.
Justin Schweitzer, OD
Case Study: How Genetics Informs Refractive Surgery Decisions
Hear how AvaGen™, The Genetic Eye Test, played a tremendous role in helping both Justin Schweitzer, OD, and one of his patients confidently move forward with refractive surgery.
Stephanie Woo, OD
Case Study: Orthokeratology Referral
How Stephanie Woo, OD, found a clear path toward identifying the right treatment with AvaGen™, The Genetic Eye Test.
Articles
Melissa Barnett, OD
DNA: A New Phase of Eyecare Means Novel Opportunities to Expand Care
Learn how eye care professionals are now using genetic testing and existing eyecare tools to accurately quantify the genetic risk of keratoconus and the presence of TGFBI gene-related corneal dystrophies.
Nicole R. Fram, MD; Sumit “Sam” Garg, MD; Mitchell A. Jackson, MD; Gary Wörtz, MD
Say Anything: What Is the Role of Genetic Testing for Keratoconus and Corneal Dystrophies in Your Practice?
For complex cornea patients, clinical evaluation and diagnostic testing alone may not reveal the information you need to determine long-term treatment plans. Learn how genetic testing can fill this gap with personalized, value-added analysis that could catch additional risk factors.
Nathan M. Radcliffe, MD
Genetic Glaucoma Risk Assessment
