Afecciones oculares asociadas a la ceguera L-M

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Agujero macular: ¿Qué es?

This content is also available in: English (Inglés)La mácula es la parte central de la retina, una fina membrana que recubre la pared posterior del ojo. La mácula es responsable de tu visión de lejos, del color y de la lectura. La parte más central de la mácula se denomina fóvea, que es el lugar […]

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Síndrome de Marfan

This content is also available in: English (Inglés)What Is Marfan Syndrome? Marfan syndrome is a genetic, usually inherited disorder of the body’s connective tissue. It is present at birth, yet the features are not necessarily immediately present. Marfan syndrome can affect the heart and blood vessels, skeletal system, eyes, and other parts of the body. […]

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Microftalmia

This content is also available in: English (Inglés)What Is Microphthalmia? Microphthalmia is a condition in which one or both eyes are unusually small. An individual with microphthalmia may have accompanying birth defects, as microphthalmia is a genetic mutation. Genetics Home Reference states that one-third to one-half of people with microphthalmia have it as a component of a […]

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