Definition:
Macular degeneration juvenile is a medical condition which affects the center lining of the eye known as the Macula area of the retina of younger individuals. Its other term and example includes the Best's Disease, Doyne's honeycomb retinal dystrophy, Sorsby's Disease and Stargardt's Disease. It often leads to blindness (Roberts, DL (Sep 2006). "The First Year--Age Related Macular Degeneration". (Marlowe & Company).
Diagnosis:
Optical coherence tomography and Fluorescein angiography are used to diagnosed Macular degeneration juvenile.
Treatment:
There is no known cure yet for Juvenile Macular Degeneration but there are additional lighting and magnifiers can help in alleviating its symptoms.
Symptoms and Signs:
Its symptoms includes burring of the vision, shadowing or missing areas of the vision, distorted vision, trouble in discerning colors and slow recovery of visual function after exposure to bright light.
Causes:
Family History, macular degeneration gene, result of hypertension, high fat intake and excessive exposure to sun causes Macular degeneration juvenile.
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