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Eagle Retinopathy: Bilateral, Symmetric Pitched-Dihedral Pattern Retinopathy
David Swanson1, Scott A Limstrom1, Don Wilson1
1Alaska Retinal Consultants, Anchorage, Alaska.
Ophthalmology. Retina
|May 4, 2019
Summary
An unusual retinal pattern, resembling tilted flying eagles, was identified in a case report. This asymptomatic finding, observed via widefield imaging, did not progress over two years.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Retinal Imaging
- Medical Genetics
Background:
- Retinal imaging techniques have advanced, enabling detection of subtle findings.
- Longitudinal studies are crucial for understanding disease progression and identifying novel phenotypes.
Observation:
- A unique, symmetric, asymptomatic retinal pattern was observed.
- This pattern, described as resembling tilted flying eagles, was not visible on older retinal photographs.
Findings:
- Widefield, non-mydriatic autofluorescence imaging revealed the novel retinal findings.
- The observed pattern showed no progression over a two-year follow-up period.
- Comparison with baseline retinal images from 28 years prior confirmed the late-onset or previously undetected nature of the finding.
Implications:
- Widefield imaging may uncover previously unrecognized retinal conditions.
- This case highlights the potential for identifying new retinal phenotypes with advanced imaging.
- Further research is warranted to determine the etiology and clinical significance of this unique retinopathy.
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