Crystalline retinopathies

Kimberly Drenser; David Sarraf; Atul Jain; Kent W Small

doi:10.1016/j.survophthal.2006.08.006

Crystalline retinopathies

Surv Ophthalmol. 2006 Nov-Dec;51(6):535-49. doi: 10.1016/j.survophthal.2006.08.006.

Authors

Kimberly Drenser¹, David Sarraf, Atul Jain, Kent W Small

Affiliation

¹ Associated Retinal Consultants, Royal Oak, Michigan, USA.

PMID: 17134644
DOI: 10.1016/j.survophthal.2006.08.006

Abstract

Many types of crystalline retinopathies have been described, associated with a myriad of medical conditions ranging from chronic retinal conditions to inherited systemic diseases. This comprehensive review summarizes the different types of crystalline retinopathies, including their clinical presentations, diagnostic criteria, pathology, and treatment options.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Review

MeSH terms

Crystallization
Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions
Humans
Metabolism, Inborn Errors / complications
Retinal Diseases* / chemically induced
Retinal Diseases* / diagnosis
Retinal Diseases* / genetics
Retinal Diseases* / therapy