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Retinal disorders are a group of disorders that affect the retina, the light sensing organ in the back of the eyes. Retinal disorders lead to decreased vision and blindness.

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39 year experience in Internal Medicine

Is a type of:

Eye disorders

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common

Types of

Age related macular degeneration
Condition
Diabetic eye disease (retinopathy)
Condition
Detached retina
Condition
Retinal vein occlusion
Condition

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