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Retinal Degeneration

A retrogressive pathological change in the retina, focal or generalized, caused by genetic defects, inflammation, trauma, vascular disease, or aging. Degeneration affecting predominantly the macula lutea of the retina is MACULAR DEGENERATION. (Newell, Ophthalmology: Principles and Concepts, 7th ed, p304)
Also Known As:
Degeneration, Retinal; Degenerations, Retinal; Retinal Degenerations
Networked: 4078 relevant articles (217 outcomes, 531 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Retinitis Pigmentosa (Pigmentary Retinopathy)
2. Inflammation (Inflammations)
3. Diabetic Retinopathy (Retinopathy, Diabetic)
4. Retinal Degeneration
5. Macular Degeneration (Age-Related Maculopathy)

Experts

1. Naash, Muna I: 42 articles (01/2021 - 10/2003)
2. Palczewski, Krzysztof: 40 articles (01/2021 - 11/2002)
3. MacLaren, Robert E: 29 articles (01/2022 - 11/2006)
4. Jacobson, Samuel G: 29 articles (01/2019 - 01/2002)
5. Conley, Shannon M: 28 articles (01/2022 - 01/2009)
6. Dunaief, Joshua L: 27 articles (01/2022 - 04/2003)
7. Grimm, Christian: 26 articles (12/2022 - 03/2002)
8. Duncan, Jacque L: 26 articles (10/2021 - 06/2002)
9. Hauswirth, William W: 26 articles (01/2020 - 01/2003)
10. Fliesler, Steven J: 25 articles (06/2020 - 08/2004)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Retinal Degeneration:
1. Retinaldehyde (Retinal)IBA
2. Rhodopsin (Visual Purple)IBA
3. Pituitary Adenylate Cyclase-Activating Polypeptide (PACAP)IBA
4. Proteins (Proteins, Gene)FDA Link
5. IronIBA
6. AntioxidantsIBA
7. isothiocyanic acidIBA
8. Vitamin A (Retinol)FDA LinkGeneric
9. Chelating AgentsIBA
10. Isoflurophate (DFP)FDA Link

Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. Transplantation
3. Intravitreal Injections
4. Cell Transplantation
5. Low-Level Light Therapy (LLLT)