Flecked retina syndrome of the periphery

A 31 year old woman without symptoms presented bilateral, deeply seated retinal flecks in the midperiphery of both eyes. The flecks increased and became more dense towards the ora serrata, where they formed a palisadelike pattern. Fluoresceine angiography and visual acuity were normal, whereas other subjective or objective tests showed slight to moderate deficits. It is concluded that the condition represents a new variant of the Flecked Retina Syndrome. A family study suggested a hereditary basis, but no safe conclusion could be drawn.

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