Vitelliform macular dystrophy 2

Vitelliform macular dystrophy 2

Definition

Best vitelliform macular dystrophy (BVMD) is a genetic macular dystrophy characterized by loss of central visual acuity, metamorphopsia and a decrease in the Arden ratio secondary to an egg yolk-like lesion located in the foveal or parafoveal region.

Also known as Best disease, Best macular dystrophy, Best Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy, BEST1 retinopathy, BMD, BVMD, early-onset vitelliform macular dystrophy, juvenile-onset vitelliform macular dystrophy, macular degeneration, polymorphic vitelline, macular dystrophy, vitelliform, type 2, polymorphic vitelline macular degeneration, vitelliform macular dystrophy type 2, vitelliform macular dystrophy, early-onset, vitelliform macular dystrophy, juvenile-onset — per MONDO

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