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Polycythemia vera

Polycythemia vera (PV) is an acquired myeloproliferative disorder characterized by an elevated absolute red blood cell mass caused by uncontrolled red blood cell production, frequently associated with uncontrolled white blood cell and platelet production.

Blurred vision

Lack of sharpness of vision resulting in the inability to see fine detail.

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PMID (PMCID)
9409109	MALE	Middle Aged
	Retinopathy secondary to anemia from myeloid metaplasia in polycythemia vera.
	Blood AM, Lowenthal EA, Nowakowski RW. J Am Optom Assoc. 1997;68(11):734-8.
	A 56-year old man with longstanding polycythemia vera sought treatment for a chief symptom of blurred vision in the left eye and a red tinge to things first noticed on awakening that morning.