Functional aspects of hyperautofluorescent ring in retinal dystrophies

Purpose To further investigate functional aspects of hyperautofluorescent ring, seen in retinal dystrophies. Methods Full ophthalmologic examination was performed, autofluorescence imaging was done by Heidelberg Engineering Spectralis/OCT, microperimetry with MP1 and electrophysiology. Results Hzper...

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Published in:Acta ophthalmologica (Oxford, England) England), 2011-09, Vol.89 (s248), p.0-0
Main Authors: HAWLINA, M, LENASSI, E, FAKIN, A, JARC VIDMAR, M, BRECELJ, J
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Language:English
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Electrophysiology
Retina
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Summary:Purpose To further investigate functional aspects of hyperautofluorescent ring, seen in retinal dystrophies. Methods Full ophthalmologic examination was performed, autofluorescence imaging was done by Heidelberg Engineering Spectralis/OCT, microperimetry with MP1 and electrophysiology. Results Hzperautofluorescent ring exhibited different characteristics in RP‐related diseases and very heterogenous characteristics in cone dystrophies, cone/rod dystrophies and macular dystrophies such as Stargardt disease, Best's disease and other dystrophies affecting central retina. Conclusion Hyperautofluorescent ring is a specific feature that represents boundary between functioning and disfunctional retina and its origin is at present unknown. Different forms of ring are seen in different diseases and its functional correlations are important to understand the underlying mechanisms.
ISSN:1755-375X
1755-3768
DOI:10.1111/j.1755-3768.2011.2125.x