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Choroidal dystrophies

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Illustrations Definition Causes	Exams and Tests Treatment

Illustrations

External and internal eye anatomy

Definition Return to top

Choroidal dystrophy is an eye disorder involving the choroid, a layer of blood vessels between the sclera and retina.

Causes Return to top

Choroidal dystrophies are usually due to an abnormal gene (hereditary).

Exams and Tests Return to top

An eye surgeon who specializes in the back of the eye (retina specialist) diagnoses choroidal dystrophies. The following tests may be needed to diagnose the condition:

Treatment Return to top

Choroidal dystrophies are usually treated with observation.

Update Date: 12/13/2007

Updated by: Manju Subramanian, M.D., Assistant Professor in Ophthalmology, Vitreoretinal Disease and Surgery, Boston University Eye Associates, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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