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A Hidden Case of Occult Macular Neovascularization

A 68-year-old presented with blurry vision bilaterally and was diagnosed with a nonexudative occult neovascular membrane; further evaluation and referral to a specialist were recommended. Authored by Dr. Julie Rodman, OD, MSc, FAAO, a celebrated optometrist specialized in retinal disease.

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  • Julie Rodman, OD, MSc, FAAO

  • March 2, 2025

  • 2 min

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    A 68-year-old male presented with bilateral blurry vision but had normal visual acuity and unremarkable ocular history.

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    Slit lamp examination revealed bilateral posterior vitreous detachments and small drusen in the left macula.

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    The right macula showed drusenoid pigment epithelial detachments and a double-layer sign indicating occult choroidal neovascularization.

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    The patient was diagnosed with a nonexudative occult neovascular membrane, which does not exhibit active leakage.

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    Multimodal imaging, including OCT and OCTA, is essential for monitoring progression of occult macular neovascularization.

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A Hidden Case of Occult Macular Neovascularization

  • by Julie Rodman, OD, MSc, FAAO

  • March 2, 2025

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