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Multimodal Volumetric Retinal Imaging by Oblique Scanning Laser Ophthalmoscopy oSLO and Optical Coherence Tomography OCT
Published on: August 4, 2018
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STRAWBERRY RETINA: SILICONE OIL-RETINA INTERFACE ON MULTIMODAL IMAGING
1Department of Ophthalmology, Royal Cornwall Hospital NHS Trust, Treliske, Truro, United Kingdom.
Retinal Cases & Brief Reports
|September 12, 2021
Summary
A new "Strawberry Retina" appearance was identified in eyes with silicone oil. This distinctive feature involves hyperreflective deposits at the silicone oil-retina interface, visible on multimodal imaging.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Retinal Imaging
- Vitreoretinal Surgery
Background:
- Silicone oil is frequently used in complex retinal detachments.
- Multimodal imaging is crucial for visualizing intraocular structures.
- Identifying novel imaging findings aids in understanding ocular conditions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a newly observed photographic macular feature.
- To characterize this feature in eyes with silicone oil in situ.
- To correlate imaging findings with clinical presentation.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective, observational case series.
- Involved three eyes of three patients.
- Utilized multimodal imaging including optical coherence tomography, multicolor, infrared, and blue autofluorescence imaging.
Main Results:
- A distinctive "Strawberry Retina" appearance was noted.
- Characterized by coarse, hyperreflective deposits at the silicone oil-retina interface.
- These deposits caused a quasi-pitting appearance on multicolor and infrared imaging and hypoautofluorescence on blue autofluorescence imaging.
Conclusions:
- A novel macular finding, termed "Strawberry Retina," is described.
- This appearance is associated with specific preretinal deposits.
- The finding is identifiable on multicolor and infrared macular imaging in eyes with silicone oil.
