Mesh term Retinal Degeneration
Browse to parent terms:Retinal Diseases
Description
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)Browse to child terms:
Macular Degeneration
Retinal Drusen
Retinal Dystrophies
Retinoschisis
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