Saturday, October 10, 2009
RPE ATROPHY
The subtle yellowish area near the center is an area of RPE atrophy. RPE are the pigment cells under the retinal. This atrophy is in a 56 year old and may be a precursor for macular degeneration. Patient can begin preventive measures against AMD such as diet and exercise changes. Smoking is a big risk factor.
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