In foveal hypoplasia, OCT evaluation reveals the absence of the foveal pit and the persistence of inner retinal layers through the area where the foveal center is expected. OCT-A evaluation of the FAZ shows an absence at the superficial capillary plexus and a variable decrease in the deep capillary plexus.

Foveal hypoplasia is a retinal disorder in which there is a lack of full development of the morphology of the fovea. The optical coherence tomography (OCT) and functional findings are presented in relation to the underlying genetic and developmental conditions.

Nov 1, 2024 · In a scenario where a clinician does identify foveal hypoplasia on optical coherence tomography (OCT), should there be changes in clinical examinations, management, and suspicions of systemic conditions? This article delves into these topics to provide further details and practical clinical pearls.

Foveal hypoplasia is a retinal disorder in which there is a lack of full development of the morphology of the fovea. The optical coherence tomography (OCT) and functional findings are presented in relation to the underlying genetic and developmental conditions.

Diagnosing FH involves assessing various factors including occasional pigmentary changes, absence of a funduscopic foveal light reflex, and evaluation through imaging modalities like fluorescein angiography, fundus autofluorescence, and optical coherence tomography (OCT).

We aimed to characterize and grade the spectrum of foveal hypoplasia based on different stages of arrested development of the fovea. Grading was performed using morphological findings obtained by ultrahigh resolution spectral domain optical coherence tomography (UHR-OCT). Best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) was calculated for different grades.

Foveal hypoplasia is an ocular abnormality that may be seen in isolation or in association with other ocular or systemic signs. Typical associated findings include nystagmus, aniridia or iris transillumination, cataract, and skin hypopigmentation.

Foveal hypoplasia may be found in patients with aniridia, albinism, and nystagmus but rarely appears in isolation. We report on a 16-year-old teenager with isolated FH, who presented to our clinic with bilateral mild to moderate visual impairment since early childhood.

OCT has shown abnormal foveal thickness with multiple inner retinal layers somewhat similar to the situation in oculocutaneous albinism (203100) and it has been suggested that 'foveal dysplasia' is a better description than 'foveal hypoplasia'. No systemic disease is present.

Jun 1, 2021 · Optic nerve hypoplasia (ONH) is an important cause of congenital visual impairment in children and infants. It is a unilateral or bilateral malformation of the optic nerve with a wide spectrum of severity.