Retinoschisis
| Definition: |
A vitreoretinal dystrophy characterized by splitting of the neuroretinal layers. It occurs in two forms: degenerative retinoschisis and X chromosome-linked juvenile retinoschisis. |
| Also Called: |
Retinoschisis, Juvenile, X-Linked,Retinoschisis, Degenerative |
| Previously Indexed: |
Retinal Degeneration (1969-2002),Retinal Diseases (1970-2002) |
Retinoschisis Definitions and Terms
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