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Choroidal Folds

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From the time when early investigators were vexed by “the peculiar lines in the choroid” until today, much has been learned about the clinical presentation of choroidal folds. The astute clinician not infrequently will detect choroidal folds during the course of a comprehensive retinal examination. Benign and ominous aetiologies exist and will guide the management.

Bilateral choroidal folds are usually benign and the result of idiopathic acquired hyperopia and do not typically require extensive investigation. Unilateral choroidal folds are typically associated with vision compromising aetiologies the diagnosis of which is usually apparent.

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  • Fluorescein Angiography
  • Retinal Vein Occlusion
  • Scleral Buckle
  • Central Retinal Artery Occlusion
  • Posterior Scleritis

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  1. UCLA/Jules Stein Eye Institute, 100 Stein Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, 90095-7007, USA

    Charles W. Mango MD

  2. Jules Stein Eye Institute, UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, 310 825 5000, USA

    David Sarraf MD

  3. Jules Stein Eye Institute, UCLA, 200 Stein Plaza, Box 957000, Los Angeles, CA, 90095-7000, USA

    Steven D. Schwartz MD

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    Frank G. Holz MD (Professor of Ophthalmology) (Professor of Ophthalmology)

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    Richard F. Spaide MD (Professor of Ophthalmology) (Professor of Ophthalmology)

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Mango, C.W., Sarraf, D., Schwartz, S.D. (2005). Choroidal Folds. In: Holz, F.G., Spaide, R.F. (eds) Medical Retina. Essentials in Ophthalmology. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/3-540-27272-0_5

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