Retinoschisis, juvenile: An inherited eye condition where degenerative changes in the eye causes the retina to split. The severity and age of onset of symptoms can vary. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Retinoschisis, juvenile is available below.
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currently defines a condition rare when it affects 1 person per 2,000.
They list Retinoschisis, juvenile as a "rare disease".
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