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Other retinal dystrophies

In addition to the over 20 different types of inherited retinal diseases, there are other retinal dystrophies such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and geographic atrophy (GA) that are both associated with a high risk factor of genetic influence.

 

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD)

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a disease that causes the gradual loss of sight due to blurring or loss...

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Geographic atrophy (GA)

Geographic atrophy (GA) is an advanced form of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) that leads to irreversible central blindness over time.

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