Acute Macular Neuroretinopathy: A Review of the Literature

Acute macular neuroretinopathy (AMNR) is a rare condition that produces transient or permanent visual impairment. Typical cases have acute onset multifocal scotomas that correspond rather precisely with reddish, flat, or depressed circumscribed lesions in the macula. These lesions are wedge-shaped a...

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Published in:Survey of Ophthalmology 2003, Vol.48 (1), p.1-11
Main Authors: Turbeville, Sean D, Cowan, Linda D, Gass, J.Donald M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acute Disease
Age Distribution
Biological and medical sciences
case reports
etiology
Female
Humans
Macula Lutea - pathology
maculopathy
Male
Medical sciences
Ophthalmology
pathophysiology
Retinal Diseases - complications
Retinal Diseases - diagnosis
Retinal Diseases - physiopathology
Retinal Diseases - therapy
Retinopathies
retinopathy
review
Risk Factors
Sex Distribution
Vision Disorders - etiology
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Summary:Acute macular neuroretinopathy (AMNR) is a rare condition that produces transient or permanent visual impairment. Typical cases have acute onset multifocal scotomas that correspond rather precisely with reddish, flat, or depressed circumscribed lesions in the macula. These lesions are wedge-shaped and generally point toward the fovea. The pathophysiology of AMNR is unclear, the causes are uncertain, and there is no specific treatment for this condition. This review summarizes the presentation, possible risk factors, and prognosis of the 41 cases of AMNR reported in the published, English-language literature from 1975 through April 2002. Possible areas for future research into the etiology of this rare condition are discussed.
ISSN:0039-6257
1879-3304
DOI:10.1016/S0039-6257(02)00398-3