Macular hypoplasia

Macular hypoplasia, is a rare medical condition involving the underdevelopment of the macula[1], a small area on the retina (the eye's internal surface) responsible for seeing in detail. Macular hypoplasia is often associated with albinism.

Human retina(top)
Macular hypoplasia
Other namesFoveal hypoplasia
This condition is inherited via autosomal dominant manner










References
  1. "OMIM Entry - # 136520 - FOVEAL HYPOPLASIA 1; FVH1". omim.org. Retrieved 2017-07-28.
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