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Can G6pd Deficiency Cause Retinal Issues?
My nephew retina appears to lack the "red" color retina's are supposed to have. His doctor said some infants (he is 2 months) suffer from it and then it eventually goes away...but his abnormal and it might lead to blindness. He already has a g6pd deficiency so is there any possible way that could be related or the cause of this retina issue?
Tue, 16 Sep 2014
it is a heriditary disorder.it generally causes hemolytic anemia.it is related. you can consult physician for opinion To me fresh blood transfusion is only temporary remedy
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