What is another word for Angioid Streaks?
Pronunciation: [ˈaŋɡɪˌɔ͡ɪd stɹˈiːks] (IPA) 
Angioid streaks are a medical condition that involves abnormal cracks in the Bruch's membrane, a layer found in the back of the eye. This condition is often associated with other disorders such as pseudoxanthoma elasticum, Paget's disease or Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. Angioid streaks are also known as Knapp streaks, fundus cracks or Bietti's crystalline dystrophy. These synonyms are often used interchangeably by physicians, ophthalmologists and researchers studying this rare condition. Symptoms can include reduced vision, blind spots and abnormalities in the eye's blood vessels. Early diagnosis and treatment are critical to preventing further vision loss.
