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Eye Care (Expert Forum)
curley q rods
Answered by
Michael J Kutryb, MD - Ophthalmology, Cataract Surgery, glaucoma, Laser Vision Correct
Kutryb Eye Institute - Titusville
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Doctor's Answer
by Michael J Kutryb, MD, Aug 07, 2008 08:47PM
, Aug 07, 2008 08:47PM
I have no clue what you are talking about. Maybe you meant curly q looking retinal vessels which can be a normal variant of sometimes a sign of hypertension or vasculitis. Rods are cells in the retina that can only be seen in the laboratory under a microscope.
MJK MD
MJK MD
Member Comments (1)
by steph3221, Oct 27, 2008 07:52PM
A related discussion, What do the rods in the retina do??? was started.
