Wet Macular Degeneration [vlhká makulární degenerace]

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Definition

A form of RETINAL DEGENERATION in which abnormal CHOROIDAL NEOVASCULARIZATION occurs under the RETINA and MACULA LUTEA, causing bleeding and leaking of fluid. This leads to bulging and or lifting of the macula and the distortion or destruction of central vision.

DUI
D057135 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0534746
Previous indexing
Retinal Degeneration (1973-2009)
History note
2010
Public note
2010