Understanding the propensity to undergo genetic testing in patients affected by inherited retinal diseases: a twelve-item questionnaire.

Background: The diagnosis of inherited retinal diseases (IRDs) can only be confirmed through genetic testing. The aim of our study is to investigate the propensity of Italian patients affected by IRDs to undergo genetic testing.

Materials And Methods: One hundred and thirty-two patients diagnosed with IRDs referred to Italian Retina Onlus were enrolled from 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2021 in this cross-sectional study to answer to a twelve-item questionnaire.