Cross-sectional observational analysis of the genetic referral practices across pediatric ophthalmology outpatient departments in an urban setting.

Purpose: To analyze the genetic referral practices of pediatric ophthalmologists in an urban setting.

Methods: (1) The first limb of the study: cross-sectional, observational study among children visiting the outpatient department of pediatric ophthalmology across five centers in Mumbai. All pediatric patients were screened separately by pediatric ophthalmologists and a clinical geneticist for their ophthalmic and systemic complaints.