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Foveal atrophy | Foveal atrophy isthe degeneration of the centre of the mascula (the centre of the retina) which is responsible for clear vision. It is most oftenly associated with old age however it can also be genetically passed down. It leads to the | ||
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Foveal [[ | Foveal [[Atrophy|atrophy]] can be caused by a number of conditions including uveitis, [[Diabetic retinopathy|diabetic retinopathy]], [[Age-related macular degeneration|age-related macular degeneration]], or [[Central serous chorioretinopathy|central serous chorioretinopathy]] <ref>Forooghian F. et al., Uvetic Foveal Atrophy: Clinical Features and Associations, Arch Ophthalmol. 2009;127(2):179-186</ref><br> | ||
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Revision as of 19:59, 29 November 2012
Foveal atrophy isthe degeneration of the centre of the mascula (the centre of the retina) which is responsible for clear vision. It is most oftenly associated with old age however it can also be genetically passed down. It leads to the
Causes
Foveal atrophy can be caused by a number of conditions including uveitis, diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, or central serous chorioretinopathy [1]
References
- ↑ Forooghian F. et al., Uvetic Foveal Atrophy: Clinical Features and Associations, Arch Ophthalmol. 2009;127(2):179-186