Myopic macular degeneration

Orpha code: 178493OMIM code:

Definition

A rare, genetic macular disorder characterised by severe near-sightedness resulting from continual elongation of the eyeball. As the eyeball stretches the sclera and retina thin and the macula can tear, causing bleeding beneath the retina. It is a major cause of irreversible vision loss.

Disease data
Classification

Disease

Synonyms
Myopic maculopathy
Makulopatia w przebiegu krótkowzroczności
ORPHA code
178493
OMIM code
-
ICD10 code
H35.3
ICD11 code
9B76

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