Autism Could Be Diagnosed With an Eye Exam

Autism Could Be Diagnosed With an Eye Exam
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Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) vary in level of severity and in how they are expressed symptomatically. The unpredictable nature of ASD creates many challenges for physicians trying to diagnose the disorder and also for treatment plans, as each individual responds differently. Being able to identify which phenotype of the disorder is presenting in the individual is an inherent first step to providing effective treatment.

Victor Marchione
Victor Marchione
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Dr. Victor Marchione is a leader in the field of smoking cessation and pulmonary medicine. As well as being on the Advisory Board for Bel Marra Health, he is also the editor of the Health eTalk newsletter.
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