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Retinal Dystrophy

Retinal Dystrophy in Bonita Springs, FL
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Retinal Dystrophy treatment in Bonita Springs FL

Retinal Dystrophy

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

Cause

Retinal dystrophy is caused by genetic disorders, called genetic mutations. 

Symptoms

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.

Diagnosis

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.

Treatment

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.

Prevention

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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Retinal Dystrophy symptoms and treatment

 

Retinal Dystrophy in Bonita Springs, FL
  Macular Dystrophy
  Macular Serous Detachment
  Macular Edema
  Macular Degeneration
  Macular Ischemia
  Macular Hole
  Macular Epiretinal Membrane
  Macular Pucker
  Macular Traction
  Macular Telangiectasias
  Acute Macular Neuroretinopathy
  Macular Cystoid Macular Edema
  Macular Dragging
  Macular Coloboma
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