Mesh term Geographic Atrophy
Browse to parent terms:Macular Degeneration
Description
A form of MACULAR DEGENERATION also known as dry macular degeneration marked by occurrence of a well-defined progressive lesion or atrophy in the central part of the RETINA called the MACULA LUTEA. It is distinguishable from WET MACULAR DEGENERATION in that the latter involves neovascular exudates.Search for this term in our Faculty Database
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