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Crystalline Retinopathy Symptoms
Most people affected by crystalline retinopathy do not have pain.
These conditions can cause the formation of crystals or lipid molecules within the blood vessels of the retina.
For underlying genetic disorders or conditions that cannot be reversed, symptomatic treatment may be indicated.
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For cardiovascular disease, lowering your intake of dietary fats and eating more fruits and vegetables can be effective.
For Sjogren-Larsson syndrome, restricting fats and adding in supplements can help metabolize the fatty acids.
Whenever possible, eliminating the cause of crystalline retinopathy is the best treatment.
Prognosis
Depending on the causative agent, prognosis is favorable.
In other cases, such as toxic ingestions, changes to the retina may be irreversible and permanent.
This can help them identify crystalline retinopathy before irreversible damage occurs and preserve vision.
The earlier crystalline retinopathy is identified, the sooner treatment can start and the better the prognosis.
The majority of literature available on crystalline retinopathy indicates that it’s relatively rare.
Crystalline retinopathy is a late-stage finding in people with Sjogren-Larsson syndrome.
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