Vitreomacular Traction Syndrome SALIENT FEATURES Incomplete separation of the posterior hyaloid from the macula during the posterior vitreous detachment process with resulting traction is defined as vitreomacular traction (VMT). VMT…
Lamellar Macular Hole and Epiretinal Proliferation SALIENT FEATURES Lamellar macular holes are partial-thickness defects of the macula with intraretinal separation between retinal layers causing loss of the foveal inner retinal…
Epiretinal Membrane SALIENT FEATURES Epiretinal membrane (ERM), also termed “macular pucker,” is a common condition that arises from fibrocellular proliferation at the vitreoretinal interface.1 ERM is most commonly idiopathic and…
Full-Thickness Macular Hole SALIENT FEATURES Full-thickness macular hole (FTMH) is a full-thickness defect resulting in absence of all retinal layers from the internal limiting membrane to retinal pigment epithelium at…
Vitreomacular Adhesion and the Normal Vitreoretinal Interface SALIENT FEATURES The vitreous includes an outer cortex of primarily type 2 collagen (ie, the posterior hyaloid) that attaches the posterior vitreous body…
Uveal Effusion Syndrome SALIENT FEATURES Uveal effusion syndrome is defined by an idiopathic ciliochoroidal effusion, which may be accompanied by concomitant serous retinal detachment (Figure 29.1).1 This typically occurs in…
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy SALIENT FEATURES Central serous chorioretinopathy (CSCR or CSR) is associated with corticosteroid use, elevated levels of endogenous steroids, stress, and “type A” personalities. Acute cases are generally…
Dome-Shaped Macula SALIENT FEATURES Dome-shaped macula (DSM) is a forward macular bulging present in select patients with high myopia, with a prevalence of 20% of highly myopic eyes in Japan…
Myopic Degeneration SALIENT FEATURES Myopic degeneration may occur in eyes that typically have a refractive error exceeding -6.00D or axial length of at least 26.5 mm along with posterior pathology…
Angioid Streaks SALIENT FEATURES Angioid streaks (AS) are linear breaks in Bruch membrane that typically radiate from the optic disc and take on a deep red, brown, or gray appearance….
