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Multiple evanescent white dot syndrome.

K Nakao, M Isashiki

    Japanese Journal of Ophthalmology
    |January 1, 1986
    PubMed
    Summary

    Acute unilateral visual loss in two young adults was linked to multiple evanescent white dot syndrome (MEWDS). Lesions resolved spontaneously, restoring normal vision.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Retinal Diseases

    Background:

    • Acute unilateral visual loss can be caused by various retinal conditions.
    • Differentiating inflammatory from non-inflammatory causes is crucial for diagnosis and management.

    Observation:

    • Two young adults presented with sudden, unilateral vision loss without preceding illness.
    • Ophthalmoscopy revealed multiple small, discrete yellow-white lesions at the retinal pigment epithelium level.
    • Fine foveal granularity and blurred optic disc margins were also noted.

    Findings:

    • Fluorescein angiography showed early punctate hyperfluorescence and late staining of the retinal pigment epithelium.
    • These characteristic lesions regressed within weeks, leading to complete visual recovery.
    • The clinical presentation was distinct from acute inflammatory retinal diseases.

    Implications:

    • This study identifies multiple evanescent white dot syndrome (MEWDS) in a Japanese population.
    • It highlights the importance of recognizing MEWDS as a cause of acute visual disturbances.
    • The findings support MEWDS as a distinct clinical entity beyond its initial description in the US.

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