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Choroidal neovascular membrane

2022-09-19 17:25:15
Is choroidal neo vascular membrane hereditary can kids get it from parents? Please give a proper insight...
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CNVM can be due to multiple reasons.  Some can be herditary, some may not. Please find out the cause of cnvm in parents and  get evaluated accordingly.

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It can be hereditary.it is due toany reasons. Pl do periodical examination of the children Pl consult ophthalmologist for further evaluation and treatment.

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Choroidal neovascular membranes (CNVM) are new, damaging blood vessels that grow beneath the retina. The most common causes are age-related changes, trauma, very high glass power more than 6D etc. If the reason is high glass power  (high myopia) - it has hereditary association.
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glass power of your kids and thorough retina examination by a pediatric ophthalmologists should be checked.

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