Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina

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Description

Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina is an Eyesight ailment that involves slowly progressing atrophy (wasting) of the Choriocapillaris, Pigmentary Epithelium and Retina with irregular cofluent atrophy areas and an associate Ornithuria.  It occurs as a result of a genetic inability to produce Ornithine-omega-Aminotransferase.

 

Prevalence

 Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina is a rare ailment that is hereditary.  It is autosomal recessive.

 

These Substances may Alleviate Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina

Amino Acids

 Creatine (including Creatine Monohydrate) (1,500 - 3,000 mg per day) may halt the further progression of Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina.  [1]

 

Enzymes

 Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina may occur as a result of Ornithine Aminotransferase deficiency.  [2]

 

Vitamins

 Vitamin B6may retard the further progression of Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina (due to its role as a cofactor for the Ornithine Aminotransferase enzyme).  [3]

 

Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina may Cause these Ailments

Eyes/Vision

 Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina may lead to Blindness.

 

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