Central areolar choroidal dystrophy
Synonyms: Areolar atrophy of the macula | CACD | Central areolar choroidal sclerosis
A hereditary macular disorder usually presenting between the ages of 30-60 characterized by a large area of atrophy in the centre of the macula and the loss or absence of photoreceptors retinal pigment epithelium and choriocapillaris in this area resulting in a progressive decrease in visual acuity.
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Orphadata: Free access data from Orphanet. © INSERM 1999. Available on http: //www.orphadata.org. Data version September 2023.
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