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Metamorphopsia: An Overlooked Visual Symptom.

Edoardo Midena¹, Stela Vujosevic

¹Department of Ophthalmology, University of Padova, Padova, Italy.

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Metamorphopsia, including micropsia and macropsia, involves retinal and cortical changes. Evaluating this visual distortion aids in managing macular diseases and guides new therapeutic strategies.

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Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Neuroscience
Medical Imaging

Background:

Metamorphopsia is a prevalent visual symptom in various macular disorders.
Micropsia and macropsia are specific forms of metamorphopsia.
Current research indicates both retinal and cortical pathways contribute to metamorphopsia.

Purpose of the Study:

To review recent advancements in understanding the pathophysiology of metamorphopsia.
To discuss current and emerging methods for evaluating metamorphopsia.
To highlight the significance of metamorphopsia quantification in macular disease management.

Main Methods:

Literature review of recent studies on metamorphopsia.
Analysis of functional tests for metamorphopsia assessment, from Amsler grid to mobile applications.
Discussion of pathophysiological mechanisms and diagnostic tools.

Main Results:

New insights into the dual retinal and cortical mechanisms underlying metamorphopsia.
Overview of diverse evaluation techniques for metamorphopsia.
Emphasis on the role of quantitative assessment in guiding treatment.

Conclusions:

Understanding metamorphopsia's pathophysiology is crucial for diagnosing and managing macular diseases.
A range of functional tests are available for metamorphopsia evaluation, with increasing use of digital tools.
Quantifying metamorphopsia is essential for optimizing therapeutic outcomes in patients with macular disorders.