Related Experiment Video
Updated: May 10, 2026
Quantitative Fundus Autofluorescence for the Evaluation of Retinal Diseases
Published on: March 11, 2016
Ultra-widefield imaging for the management of pediatric retinal diseases
Insights
Ultra-widefield imaging successfully evaluates pediatric retinal diseases like Coats
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Retinal Imaging
- Pediatric Retina
Background:
- Peripheral retinal pathology requires specialized imaging techniques.
- Coats' disease and familial exudative vitreoretinopathy (FEVR) are significant pediatric retinal conditions.
- Accurate diagnosis and management are crucial for preserving vision in children.
Purpose:
To describe the utility of using ultra-widefield digital fundus photography and ultra-widefield fluorescein angiography (UWFA) in the pediatric patient population to evaluate peripheral retinal pathology and to manage Coats' disease and familial exudative vitreoretinopathy (FEVR).
Methods:
Retrospective review of pediatric retinal patients with FEVR or Coats' disease who underwent ultra-widefield fundus photography and UWFA.
Results:
Eight patients were included in this case series. Five patients had the clinical diagnosis of FEVR, and two eyes of two patients with FEVR received UWFA-guided laser photocoagulation. Three patients were diagnosed as having Coats' disease and received UWFA-guided laser photocoagulation.
Conclusions:
Ultra-widefield fundus photography and UWFA can be used successfully as an outpatient procedure in the pediatric patient population without the necessity of examination under anesthesia and can aid the physician in the documentation and evaluation of peripheral retinal pathology. UWFA can also assist in directing laser photocoagulation in the treatment of pediatric retinal diseases.