Choroidal sclerosis [Supplementary Concept]
A hereditary retinal disorder that affects the MACULA LUTEA, often resulting in a well-defined area of atrophy of the RETINAL PIGMENT EPITHELIUM and choriocapillaris in the center of the macula. Dysfunction of macular photoreceptors usually leads to a decrease in VISUAL ACUITY. Onset is usually between 30 and 60 years of age, OMIM: 215500
Date introduced: August 25, 2010
MeSH Unique ID: C535358
Heading Mapped to:
Entry Terms:
- Choroidal Dystrophy, Central Areolar 1
- Choroidal dystrophy central areolar
- Choroidal Dystrophy, Central Areolar
- Central areolar choroidal sclerosis