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¹Department of Ophthalmology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do Province.

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Paravascular inner retinal defects (PIRDs) enlarge with progressive myopia in children. These defects differ structurally from glaucoma-related retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) defects.

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Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Retinal Imaging
Myopia Research

Background:

High myopia in childhood necessitates careful evaluation for potential vision-threatening conditions.
Distinguishing between various retinal defects is crucial for accurate diagnosis and management.

Observation:

A case study of a 10-year-old girl with high myopia presented with bilateral paravascular inner retinal defects (PIRDs).
Serial optical coherence tomography (OCT) and fundus photography revealed progressive enlargement of PIRDs over 8 years, correlating with myopia progression and axial elongation.

Findings:

The observed PIRDs involved inner retinal layers deeper than the retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL).
These defects exhibited distinct structural characteristics compared to typical glaucomatous RNFL defects.

Implications:

Early identification and monitoring of childhood myopia are essential.
Understanding PIRD development aids in differentiating it from glaucoma progression, preventing misdiagnosis.
This case highlights the importance of advanced imaging in pediatric ophthalmology for complex retinal anomalies.