A systematic review of inherited retinal dystrophies in Pakistan: updates from 1999 to April 2023.

Background: Inherited retinal degenerations (IRDs) are a group of rare genetic conditions affecting retina of the eye that range in prevalence from 1 in 2000 to 1 in 4000 people globally. This review is based on a retrospective analysis of research articles reporting IRDs associated genetic findings in Pakistani families between 1999 and April 2023.

Methods: Articles were retrieved through survey of online sources, notably, PubMed, Google Scholar, and Web of Science.