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Fovea

The fovea is a section at the centre of the eye’s…

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Juvenile macular degeneration

In vary rare instances macular degeneration of genetic origin occurs in young individuals (sometimes…

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Diabetic maculopathy

As diabetic retinopathy progresses, the macula area of the eye may become involved, leading…

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The term drusen refers to fatty deposits which form in the eye. They form…

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Best’s disease is a genetic eye disorder in which fatty yellow pigment builds up…

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