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Please tell me what can cause retinal lesions in an 8 yr old?
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Viruses, genetics: "intraocular inflammatory disorders encompass a broad spectrum of diseases that are a major cause of severe visual impairment." there are also tumors that can occur...Viruses can cause problems as can mutations, toxins, medications...
Answered 1/5/2014
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