Geographic Atrophy
Synonyms
Atrophies, Geographic
Atrophy, Geographic
Degeneration, Dry Macular
Degenerations, Dry Macular
Dry Macular Degeneration
Dry Macular Degenerations
Geographic Atrophies
Macular Degeneration, Dry
Macular Degenerations, Dry
A form of MACULAR DEGENERATION also known as dry macular degeneration marked by occurrence of a well-defined progressive lesion or atrophy in the central part of the RETINA called the MACULA LUTEA. It is distinguishable from WET MACULAR DEGENERATION in that the latter involves neovascular exudates.