Makuläre Teleangiektasien Typ 2: Pathogenese – Zusammenspiel von Neurodegeneration und Stoffwechselveränderungen
Abstract
Abstract: Macular telangiectasia type 2 (MacTel type 2) is a rare, chronic neurodegenerative macular disease that typically occurs bilaterally in the second half of life. Patients report paracentral scotomas and reading difficulties early in the disease course. Over time, limitations in daily life progressively increase. Abstract: Although the macular vascular changes give the condition its name, MacTel type 2 is now considered a primarily neurodegenerative disease with secondary vascular changes. In a small number of patients (
Fields of Study & Subjects
Retinal Diseases and Treatments
Glaucoma and retinal disorders
Retinal Development and Disorders
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Klinische Monatsblätter für Augenheilkunde
- Publisher
- Georg Thieme Verlag KG
- Volume
- 243
- Issue
- 09
- Pages
- 894–900
- Publication date
- 27 August 2026
- Language
- DE