University of Iowa Health Care

Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

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Photo 10

Q1: What is the diagnosis?

  • Gyrate atrophy

Q2: How is the diagnosis made?

  • Increased plasma and urine ornithine levels

Q3: What is the treatment?

  • Arginine-restricted diet.

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Gyrate Atrophy, right eye

Right eye (click image for higher resolution image)

Gyrate Atrophy

Left eye (click image for higher resolution image)

last updated: 9/18/2013
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