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Retinally induced aniseikonia: a case series.

Robert P Rutstein1

  • 1School of Optometry, Department of Optometry, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 35294-0010, USA. bagel@uab.edu

Optometry and Vision Science : Official Publication of the American Academy of Optometry
|October 17, 2012
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Retinally induced aniseikonia, a cause of binocular vision issues, affects the aging population. This study reports clinical findings in 12 patients, highlighting symptoms like diplopia and visual distortions.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Neuroscience
  • Vision Science

Background:

  • Binocular vision difficulties can significantly impact quality of life.
  • Retinally induced aniseikonia is an under-recognized cause of these symptoms, particularly in older adults.
  • Understanding its clinical presentation is crucial for diagnosis and management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the clinical findings in patients diagnosed with retinally induced aniseikonia.
  • To identify common symptoms and visual distortions associated with this condition.
  • To report on diagnostic measurements and treatment modalities used.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of clinical records from 2006 to 2012.
  • Inclusion of patients diagnosed with retinally induced aniseikonia.

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  • Data collection on patient demographics, symptoms, aniseikonia measurements, and treatments.

    • Main Results:

    • Twelve patients (11 male, age 44-76) with retinally induced aniseikonia were identified.
    • Diplopia (10 patients) and perceived visual distortions (macropsia/micropsia) were common.
    • Aniseikonia measurements varied, with Bangerter filters being a frequent treatment.

    Conclusions:

    • Retinally induced aniseikonia is an emerging cause of binocular vision problems in the aging population.
    • Further long-term research is needed on its incidence, progression, and treatment efficacy.
    • Early recognition and management are essential for affected individuals.