Retinal Degeneration

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  • Disease or Syndrome
Definition:
A retrogressive pathological change in the retina, focal or generalized, caused by genetic defects, inflammation, trauma, vascular disease, or aging. Degeneration affecting predominantly the macula lutea of the retina is macular degeneration. (Newell, Ophthalmology: Principles and Concepts, 7th ed, p304)
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  • Degeneration, Retinal
  • Degenerations, Retinal
  • Retinal Degenerations
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