Retinal Pigment

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Retinal Pigmentation

Examination

• general
• acuity
  • may be decreased due to macular damage
• Fields
  • variable
  • ? Central Scotoma
• Pupils
• Fundi
  • variable pigmentation depending on cause

Causes

• Race
  • dark skin, pigmented retina
• Senile degeneration
  • especially macular
• Retinitis Pigmentosa
• Old Chorioditis
  • 'Lumps of coal' isolated areas
• Laser Coagulation
  • may be for Diabetes Mellitus

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