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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Retinal Imaging
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Best vitelliform macular dystrophy (BVMD) is an inherited retinal degeneration.
  • Current imaging modalities may not fully capture subtle outer retinal changes in BVMD.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To demonstrate the utility of adaptive optics scanning light ophthalmoscopy (AOSLO) for assessing outer retinal structure in BVMD.
  • To characterize the photoreceptor layer in BVMD using both spectral-domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT) and AOSLO.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective, observational case series of four symptomatic members of a family with BVMD.
  • Outer retinal layer thickness was measured with SD-OCT.
  • Photoreceptor mosaic imaging and cone density assessment were performed using AOSLO.

Main Results:

  • AOSLO visualized photoreceptor disruption at all stages of BVMD.
  • Substantial photoreceptor structure was retained within active BVMD lesions.
  • Areas adjacent to lesions showed normal photoreceptor structure and density.
  • Fine hyperreflective structures consistent with Henle fibers were observed.

Conclusions:

  • AOSLO provides detailed cellular-level assessment of outer retinal structure in BVMD.
  • Significant photoreceptor integrity within lesions contributes to preserved visual acuity.
  • AOSLO enhances understanding of the cellular spectrum in inherited retinal degenerations like BVMD.