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Retinal Dystrophy |
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Retinal Dystrophy near Naples | ||
Retinal dystrophy is a term for a group of rare hereditary disorders that cause deterioration to the back wall of the eye, including the following: Macular dystrophy Stargardt’s Vitelliform macular dystrophy North Carolina macular dystrophy | ||
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Retinal dystrophy is caused by genetic disorders, called genetic mutations. | ||
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Symptoms vary widely, but often impact the macula within the retina. When the macula is affected, there is significant noticeable vision loss. Some types of retinal dystrophy appear as early in life as childhood. | ||
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A dilated retinal examination with special pictures called a fluorescein angiogram and an optical coherance tomography scan will assist in the diagnosis. Genetic testing will confirm the diagnosis. | ||
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A dilated retinal examination with special pictures called a fluorescein angiogram and an optical coherance tomography scan will assist in the diagnosis. Genetic testing will confirm the diagnosis. | ||
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There are no ways to prevent retinal dystrophy. Parents may choose genetic testing before deciding to have children who would inherit these disorders. | ||
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