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choroidal dystrophy
Etiology:
- hereditary
Genetics:
- majority of patients have one of several mutations in the PRPH2 gene
Clinical manifestations:
- manifestations 30-60 years of age
- peripheral vision loss
- night vision loss
- rate of progression variable [2]
Laboratory:
- genetic testing
Special laboratory:
- electroretinography
- fluorescein angiography
Management:
- no treatment
- some patients benefit from low vision aids
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choroid
General
choroid disease
genetic disease of the eye
References
- Medline Plus: Choroidal dystrophies
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000595.htm
- The University of Arizona. Hereditary Ocular Disease.
Choroidal Dystrophy, Central Areolar.
http://disorders.eyes.arizona.edu/disorders/choroidal-dystrophy-central-areolar