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Macular hole formation associated with idiopathic parafoveal telangiectasia

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Abstract

Background

To report the occurrence of a full thickness macular hole in association with idiopathic parafoveal telangiectasia.

Methods

Observational case report.

Results

A 60-year-old female with a history of bilateral idiopathic parafoveal telangiectasia presented with acute complaints of decreased vision and metamorphopsia in her right eye. The patient's retinal examination was significant for idiopathic parafoveal telangiectasia bilaterally, and a new, full-thickness macular hole in the right eye which was confirmed by optical coherence tomography.

Conclusions

Full-thickness macular hole formation may occur in conjunction with idiopathic parafoveal telangiectasia, which has not been reported to date.

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  1. Department of Ophthalmology, Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Institute, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO, USA

    Jeffrey L. Olson & Naresh Mandava

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    Jeffrey L. Olson

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Correspondence to Jeffrey L. Olson.

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Olson, J.L., Mandava, N. Macular hole formation associated with idiopathic parafoveal telangiectasia. Graefe's Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmo 244, 411–412 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00417-005-0057-9

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