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Crystalline Deposits

Meaning

Crystalline Deposits, in the context of ocular health and specific hormonal therapies, are microscopic, refractile, or light-reflecting particles that pathologically accumulate within the cellular layers of the retina, particularly concentrated in the macula. These distinct deposits are a physical, measurable manifestation of drug toxicity and are readily identified during a comprehensive ophthalmological examination, often with fundus photography. Their observable presence serves as a clear clinical marker indicating potential maculopathy, which can significantly compromise central visual function and acuity.