Central areolar choroidal dystrophy

ICD-10 Code H31.22

Central areolar choroidal dystrophy

Definition

A hereditary macular disorder, usually presenting between the ages of 30-60, characterized by a large area of atrophy in the center of the macula and the loss or absence of photoreceptors, retinal pigment epithelium and choriocapillaris in this area, resulting in a progressive decrease in visual acuity.

Also known as areolar atrophy of the macula, CACD, central areolar choroidal sclerosis, choroidal dystrophy — per MONDO

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