Affected Macula of a Person with a Newly Identified Rare, Inherited Retinal Disease (IMAGE)

University of Iowa

Affected Macula of a Person with a Newly Identified Rare, Inherited Retinal Disease

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Scientists at the University of Iowa recently found a new inherited eye disease that affects the macula, which is part of the retina. In this image of the macula of an affected person, there are brown spots and cysts that cause blurring or blind spots in the person's vision.

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University of Iowa, 2009

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