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Geographic Atrophy

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Definition: A form of MACULAR DEGENERATION also known as dry macular degeneration marked by occurrence of a well-defined progressive lesion or atrophy in the central part of the RETINA called the MACULA LUTEA. It is distinguishable from WET MACULAR DEGENERATION in that the latter involves neovascular exudates.      Other names Macular Degenerations, Dry; Macular Degeneration, Dry; Geographic Atrophies; Dry Macular Degenerations; Degenerations, Dry Macular; Degeneration, Dry Macular; Atrophy, Geographic; Atrophies, Geographic; Dry Macular Degeneration

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