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Evaluation of Reticular Pseudodrusen by Polarization-Sensitive Optical Coherence Tomography: Case Report.
Ryo Terao1, Chihiro Tsusu1, Yuki Saeki1
1Department of Ophthalmology, University of Tokyo School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.
Case Reports in Ophthalmology
|March 5, 2026
Summary
Reticular pseudodrusen (RPD) visualized with polarization-sensitive optical coherence tomography (PS-OCT) show high entropy, suggesting non-RPE material composition. This imaging technique aids in detecting RPD and monitoring age-related macular degeneration (AMD) progression.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Medical Imaging
- Retinal Diseases
Background:
- Reticular pseudodrusen (RPD) are key indicators of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) progression.
- Current imaging methods for RPD can be limited.

