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TORPEDO MACULOPATHY

Torpedo Maculopathy

Torpedo maculopathy is a:

  • Rare, congenital condition affecting the macula
  • Characterized by a distinctive “torpedo-shaped” lesion

Symptoms

  1. Vision loss: Variable, often mild to moderate
  2. Visual field defects: Blind spots or distorted vision

Characteristics

  1. Lesion shape: Torpedo-shaped or oval-shaped lesion in the macula
  2. Retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) changes: Abnormalities in the RPE layer

Treatment

  1. Monitoring: Regular eye exams to track progression
  2. No treatment: Often not necessary, but low vision aids may be helpful

If you have torpedo maculopathy, consult an eye care professional or retina specialist for personalized advice and monitoring to preserve vision.

STAGARDT DISEASE

Stargardt Disease

Stargardt disease is a:

  • Genetic eye disorder affecting the macula
  • Leading cause of inherited juvenile macular degeneration

Symptoms

  1. Vision loss: Central vision loss, blurred vision
  2. Color vision: Difficulty distinguishing colors
  3. Night vision: Impaired adaptation to darkness

Characteristics

  1. Macular degeneration: Damage to the macula, causing vision loss
  2. Lipofuscin accumulation: Abnormal buildup of lipofuscin in the retina

Treatment

  1. No cure: Currently, no cure available
  2. Supportive care: Regular eye exams, low vision aids
  3. Research: Ongoing studies on potential treatments, such as gene therapy

If you have Stargardt disease, consult an eye care professional or retina specialist for personalized advice and support to manage vision loss.

MACULAR HOLE

Macular hole is a break in the macular, which is the part of the retinal responsible for central vision. Macular hole can be sight threatening.

This macular hole can be shallow or full thickness.

This condition can be caused by either, INFLAMMATION like uveitis, TRACTION e.g, the vitreous, shrinking and thereby pulling on the retinal, or even TRAUMA or accident..

Signs and symptoms includes, blurry vision, distorted vision et.c

It can be diagnosed by fundsocopy, fundus photography, florescein angiography, OCT,

This condition is usually treated by surgical intervention.