A 19 y/o M was playing baseball and was accidentally hit in the eye with the ball.  The patient is reporting eye pain and slightly blurred vision.  On inspection in the ED his vision is 20/20 bilaterally, however this physical exam abnormality is appreciated.

Please identify the disorder seen in the attached picture.  What genetic disorder, seen with higher prevalence in African-Americans, would increase the risk of developing ischemic complications of the retina and optic nerve?

 

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