Category: Retina

The Phenomenon of Quiescent Tomographically-Detected Macular Neovascularization

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Macular neovascularization (MNV) is a pathophysiological precursor to local tissue destruction. Age-related macular degeneration is the predominant disease for MNV incidence. The spectrum of macular neovascular morphologies can be studied with optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) imaging and observed for vision-threatening activity.

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Torpedo Maculopathy

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Torpedo maculopathy is a rare condition resulting in malformation of the outer retina. These lesions are often asymptomatic and found incidentally during routine eye examination. Although typically benign, there are rare reports of associated complications requiring treatment. Appropriate monitoring is thus required.

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Atypical optic neuritis resulting in a diagnosis of MOGAD

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The most common systemic cause of optic neuritis continues to be multiple sclerosis.1 However, within the past decade other less common causes have been identified, such as neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder and myelin oligodendrocyte antibody-associated disease. Previously, patients presenting with these conditions were likely grouped into having multiple sclerosis. Today, thankfully, advancements in laboratory testing and increased knowledge of the central nervous system have allowed them to be identified as distinct nosological entities. Identifying the cause of optic neuritis has many important implications, namely the ability to give an accurate prognosis, both visually and systemically.

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Subjective Dyschromatopsia as presenting symptom of Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration

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Subretinal fluid (SRF) is a possible finding associated with neovascular Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD). SRF has been implicated as a cause of dyschromatopsia in other retinal conditions, such as Central Serous Chorioretinopathy (CSC), but not commonly in AMD. We report a case of sudden onset subjective dyschromatopsia associated with newly noted subretinal fluid secondary to neovascular AMD.

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Peripapillary Retinoschisis in a Patient with Severe Primary Open Angle Glaucoma

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Peripapillary retinoschisis is a rare finding that may be associated with the progression of primary open angle glaucoma (POAG). Potential pathophysiological mechanisms have been proposed to explain this association, such as acute and chronic increase in intraocular pressure, vitreopapillary traction, and Müller cell dysfunction from optic nerve head deformation. OCT imaging has revealed hyper-reflective strut-like pillars within the schisis cavity described as “bridging structures.” While peripapillary retinoschisis may spontaneously resolve, other strategies may include lowering intraocular pressure, intraocular injections, or pars plana vitrectomy.present a patient with peripapillary retinoschisis incidentally found during a workup for primary open angle glaucoma.

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