Macular hypoplasia
Macular hypoplasia, is a rare medical condition involving the underdevelopment of the macula,[1] a small area on the retina (the eye's internal surface) responsible for seeing in detail. Macular hypoplasia is often associated with albinism.
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Human retina(top)
Macular hypoplasia | |
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Other names | Foveal hypoplasia |
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This condition is inherited via autosomal dominant manner |
References
- "OMIM Entry - # 136520 - FOVEAL HYPOPLASIA 1; FVH1". omim.org. Retrieved 2017-07-28.
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