Our cytogenetics laboratory offers routine chromosome analysis and FISH analysis for prenatal diagnosis, as well as congenital and reproductive disorders. Cancer cytogenetic services are available through the Department of Medicine, Section of Hematology and Oncology. The molecular genetics laboratory provides DNA analysis for a variety of conditions affecting adults and children, as well as prenatal diagnosis. Molecular genetic assays for infectious diseases and somatic abnormalities associated with cancers are available through our Department of Pathology. The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science provides medical and surgical treatment of eye diseases.
Refractive surgery is based on special imaging of the cornea obtained by the computer.
The surgery is employed to correct irregularities in the cornea. In selected cases, we also use surgery to correct refractive errors, eliminating the need for glasses. The Retinal Imaging and Laser Treatment Center uses a computer to analyze retinal diseases in preparation for laser treatment. The vitreo-retinal center also specializes in difficult diagnostic problems including hereditary defects of the retina. Glaucoma diagnosis and treatment is based on special computer-generated visual field testing and optical nerve imaging.