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MacDonald BabyAs the arrival of your baby nears, you no doubt have many questions about giving birth and taking care of your baby once you’re home.

How do you make arrangements to deliver at MacDonald Women’s Hospital? What happens if your baby needs special attention after delivery? How do you choose a doctor for the baby?

We want to give you the answers that will bring you peace of mind as you prepare to give birth. Then, when the time comes to deliver at MacDonald Women’s Hospital, you can be assured that you and your baby will receive excellent care with a compassionate touch.
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Choroidal dystrophies

External and internal eye anatomy
External and internal eye anatomy

Definition

   

Choroidal dystrophy is an eye disorder involving the choroid, a layer of blood vessels between the sclera and retina.


Causes, incidence, and risk factors

   

Choroidal dystrophies are usually due to an abnormal gene (hereditary).


Symptoms

   


Signs and tests

   

An eye surgeon who specializes in the back of the eye (retina specialist) diagnoses choroidal dystrophies. The following tests may be needed to diagnose the condition:


Treatment

   

Choroidal dystrophies are usually treated with observation.


Support Groups

   


Expectations (prognosis)

   


Complications

   


Calling your health care provider

   


Prevention

   


 
Review Date: 12/13/2007
Reviewd By: Manju Subramanian, M.D., Assistant Professor in Ophthalmology, Vitreoretinal Disease and Surgery, Boston University Eye Associates, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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