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Yoshinao Tamura1,2, Makiko Wakuta1, Ren Aoki1
1Department of Ophthalmology, Yamaguchi University, Ube, JPN.
Cureus
|October 20, 2025
Summary
This case study details a patient with bilateral macular coloboma and eccentric fixation, diagnosed using microperimetry. The findings emphasize microperimetry
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Medical Case Reports
Background:
- Bilateral macular coloboma is a rare congenital condition causing vision loss.
- Distinguishing between developmental abnormalities and inflammatory scarring can be challenging.
- Eccentric fixation is common in macular disorders but requires precise evaluation.
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