geographic atrophy

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What does geographic atrophy mean?

An advanced form of age-related macular degeneration that can result in the progressive and irreversible loss of retinal tissue and a loss of central vision.

Where does geographic atrophy come from?

The regions of atrophied cells resemble a geographical map.

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