Living with Fundus pulverulentus
A rare retinal condition with a granular, speckled look in the macula at the center of the retina.
Understanding Fundus pulverulentus
Eye exams show coarse, speckled mottling of the retinal pigment layer in the macula, the central part of the retina. It has been linked with new, abnormal blood vessel growth under the retina (choroidal neovascularization).
Signs & symptoms
GARD doesn't list a separate symptom list. Its summary describes:
- Speckled, granular look in the macula
- Mottling of the retinal pigment layer
- Abnormal blood vessel growth (in some people)
Not everyone has every symptom. GARD's list comes from the Human Phenotype Ontology.
Diagnosis
- 1Talk with your doctor
Share the symptoms you've noticed, when they started and your family health history. Notes and photos can help.
- 2See a specialist
Specialists who may be involved include eye disease specialists and genetic specialists.
- 3Ask which tests can help
Your care team will decide which exams and tests can confirm the diagnosis.
Care & treatment
- Care team
- Eye disease specialists (ophthalmologists); Genetic specialists (geneticists)
- Expert care
- Ask about multidisciplinary care centers for rare conditions
- Treatment
- GARD doesn't list specific treatments for this condition. Your care team will tailor care to your symptoms.
- Research
- Clinical trials and observational studies may be options. See the research section below.
General information, not medical advice. Your care team makes the decisions.
Everyday life
Living with a rare condition is easier with support.
- Connect with rare disease patient organizations for support
- Keep notes on symptoms, changes and questions for appointments
- Ask about patient registries that help research
- Look into financial aid and travel resources for care visits
Quick facts
Changes in genes cause it. GARD doesn't name a gene or describe how it is inherited.
Patient organizations
Rare-disease groups that can help
- Global GenesRare Diseases · United States
- National Organization for Rare DisordersRare Diseases · United States
- Genetic AllianceRare Diseases · United States
- RARE FoundationRare Diseases · United States
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