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Tapetal-like reflex

Tapetal-like reflex: Introduction

Tapetal-like reflex: A rare genetic eye disorder characterized by distinctive appearance of the macula which isn't associated with vision loss. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Tapetal-like reflex is available below.

Symptoms of Tapetal-like reflex

• Ring scotoma
• Yellow greenish spots on posterior of retina
• No loss of vision
• Night-blindness
• Peripheral loss of vision
• more symptoms...»

See full list of 11 symptoms of Tapetal-like reflex

Treatments for Tapetal-like reflex

• There is no cure for the condition but complete loss of vision is considered uncommon for the disease
• It is recommended that sunglasses be worn regularly to protect them from UV light
• Regular screening should be undertaken to monitor for such things as cataracts
• Research is still evaluating the benefits of vitamin A and DHA in slowing the progression of the condition
• Low vision aids will help a person function better on a day to day basis e.g. electronic, optical, mechanical and computer-based aids
• more treatments...»

See full list of 6 treatments for Tapetal-like reflex

Home Diagnostic Testing

Home medical testing related to Tapetal-like reflex:

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• Nerve Neuropathy: Related Home Testing:
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Wrongly Diagnosed with Tapetal-like reflex?

• Misdiagnosis of Tapetal-like reflex
• Failure to diagnose Tapetal-like reflex
• Undiagnosed: Tapetal-like reflex

Tapetal-like reflex: Complications

Review possible medical complications related to Tapetal-like reflex:

• Retinal damage (see Retina symptoms)
• Retinal swelling (see Retina symptoms)
• Blindness
• Cataracts - patients tend to be more prone to the early development of cataracts
• more complications...»

Causes of Tapetal-like reflex

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Tapetal-like reflex: Undiagnosed Conditions

Commonly undiagnosed diseases in related medical categories:

• Vision & Eye: serious diseases often undiagnosed:
  • Glaucoma -- Undiagnosed
  • Age-Related Macular Degeneration -- Undiagnosed
  • Cataract -- Undiagnosed
  • Diabetic Retinopathy -- Undiagnosed
  • more ...»
• Nerve Disorders: serious diseases commonly undiagnosed:
  • Diabetic Neuropathy -- Undiagnosed
  • Peripheral Neuropathy -- Undiagnosed
  • Multiple Sclerosis -- Undiagnosed
• more undiagnosed conditions...»

Misdiagnosis and Tapetal-like reflex

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Tapetal-like reflex: Research Doctors & Specialists

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• Nerve Specialists:
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  • Pediatric Neurology (Child Brain Specialist)
  • Spinal Cord Injury Medicine
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  • Ophthalmology (Eye Specialist)
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Prognosis for Tapetal-like reflex

Prognosis for Tapetal-like reflex: harmless condition

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Tapetal-like reflex: Broader Related Topics

• Eye and vision conditions
• Head conditions
• Genetic conditions
• more types...»

Types of Tapetal-like reflex

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