North Carolina Macular Dystrophy: Clinical Images and Review of Literature
Journal Title: Ophthalmology and Vision Science - Year 2017, Vol 1, Issue 4
Abstract
To report a case of North Carolina Macular Dystrophy and to discuss the literature pertaining to it. Clinical data including medical history, findings on physical examination and local examination were recorded for a 32 year old female, case of Fundus Flavimaculatus. No treatment was advised and patient was called for regular follow-up to cater for low vision aids if required in the future. Best corrected Visual acuity of the patient remained constant at 20/40 for a period of one year with the patient being on 3monthly follow up. No particular or specific treatment is available for this fundus dystrophy. Frequent follow-ups may help diagnose and manage associated CNVM at the earliest. The only modality available in the form of low vision aids for advanced disease.
Authors and Affiliations
Anurag Narula, Shilpa Singh, Rajshekhar V, Sunil Chakarvarty
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