D012162Level 4

Retinal Degeneration

**Definition:** A retrogressive pathological change in the retina, focal or generalized, caused by genetic defects, inflammation, trauma, vascular disease, or aging. Degeneration affecting predominantly the macula lutea of the retina is MACULAR DEGENERATION. (Newell, Ophthalmology: Principles and Concepts, 7th ed, p304)

**Tree numbers:** - C11.270.612 - C11.768.585

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D008268Macular Degeneration

D015593Retinal Drusen

D041441Retinoschisis

D058499Retinal Dystrophies

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