What is macular telangiectasis type 2?
Macular Telangiectasia Type 2 is a rare bilateral neurodegenerative disorder of the macula in the eye. It causes the blood vessels in the center of the macula to dilate and leak, which can cause central vision loss. Macular edema or thickening of the macula may also occur.
How do members experience macular telangiectasis type 2?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with macular telangiectasis type 2*
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Pain
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Nothing reported yet
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Depressed mood
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Nothing reported yet
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Fatigue
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Nothing reported yet
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for macular telangiectasis type 2*
Who has macular telangiectasis type 2 on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 0 | |
| 40s | 2 | |
| 50s | 8 | |
| 60s | 15 | |
| 70+ | 10 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 10 | |
| Female | 22 |