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What is the characteristic location of the reticular type of microcystoid degeneration?
What is the characteristic location of the reticular type of microcystoid degeneration?
What is the approximate prevalence of degenerative retinoschisis in the population above 40 years of age?
What is the approximate prevalence of degenerative retinoschisis in the population above 40 years of age?
Which type of microcystoid degeneration is more common and found in most adults, increasing in severity with age?
Which type of microcystoid degeneration is more common and found in most adults, increasing in severity with age?
What is the characteristic appearance of the typical type of microcystoid degeneration?
What is the characteristic appearance of the typical type of microcystoid degeneration?
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Which of the following is a complication of microcystoid degeneration?
Which of the following is a complication of microcystoid degeneration?
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What is the location of the typical type of microcystoid degeneration?
What is the location of the typical type of microcystoid degeneration?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of microcystoid degeneration?
Which of the following is a characteristic of microcystoid degeneration?
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What is the relationship between microcystoid degeneration and retinal detachment?
What is the relationship between microcystoid degeneration and retinal detachment?
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What characteristic appearance does White without Pressure typically present?
What characteristic appearance does White without Pressure typically present?
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In which population is White without Pressure found, and how common is it?
In which population is White without Pressure found, and how common is it?
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What is a noted feature of White without Pressure regarding its visibility in patients?
What is a noted feature of White without Pressure regarding its visibility in patients?
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What age-related factor is associated with White without Pressure?
What age-related factor is associated with White without Pressure?
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Which condition is among the differential diagnoses (DDx) for White without Pressure?
Which condition is among the differential diagnoses (DDx) for White without Pressure?
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How is White without Pressure often referred to in terms of appearance?
How is White without Pressure often referred to in terms of appearance?
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What is the characteristic appearance of the surface of senile retinoschisis?
What is the characteristic appearance of the surface of senile retinoschisis?
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Where is White without Pressure often located in the retina?
Where is White without Pressure often located in the retina?
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What is the significance of the remnants of Muller cells in senile retinoschisis?
What is the significance of the remnants of Muller cells in senile retinoschisis?
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What might be a debated etiology for White without Pressure?
What might be a debated etiology for White without Pressure?
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What is the relationship between senile retinoschisis and retinal detachment (RD)?
What is the relationship between senile retinoschisis and retinal detachment (RD)?
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What is the typical visual field defect in senile retinoschisis?
What is the typical visual field defect in senile retinoschisis?
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What is the significance of scleral indentation in the diagnosis of senile retinoschisis?
What is the significance of scleral indentation in the diagnosis of senile retinoschisis?
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What is the typical appearance of the edges of the retina in senile retinoschisis?
What is the typical appearance of the edges of the retina in senile retinoschisis?
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What is the typical location of the retinal split in senile retinoschisis?
What is the typical location of the retinal split in senile retinoschisis?
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What is the risk of retinal detachment if there are holes in both the inner and outer layers of the retina in senile retinoschisis?
What is the risk of retinal detachment if there are holes in both the inner and outer layers of the retina in senile retinoschisis?
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What is a characteristic feature of senile retinoschisis?
What is a characteristic feature of senile retinoschisis?
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What does the typical form of senile retinoschisis involve?
What does the typical form of senile retinoschisis involve?
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Which quadrant is commonly associated with senile retinoschisis?
Which quadrant is commonly associated with senile retinoschisis?
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How are the white snowflakes in senile retinoschisis described?
How are the white snowflakes in senile retinoschisis described?
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What is the mobility characteristic of the bullous dome-shaped lesion in senile retinoschisis?
What is the mobility characteristic of the bullous dome-shaped lesion in senile retinoschisis?
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What is the role of high axial myopia in senile retinoschisis?
What is the role of high axial myopia in senile retinoschisis?
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What does a split in the nerve fiber layer in the reticular form of retinoschisis indicate?
What does a split in the nerve fiber layer in the reticular form of retinoschisis indicate?
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What is the appearance of the retina in senile retinoschisis when microcystoid lesions become continuous?
What is the appearance of the retina in senile retinoschisis when microcystoid lesions become continuous?
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Study Notes
Microcystoid Degeneration
- Typical type is the most common degenerative lesion found in adults, increases in severity with age.
- Characterized by small bubbles or vacuoles near the ora serrata, creating a pseudo-hole appearance.
- Lesions are primarily bilateral and symmetrical, often located in the outer plexiform layer (OPL) and inner nuclear layer (INL).
- More prevalent in the temporal and superior quadrants of the retina.
- Reticular type is less common, featuring cysts located in the nerve fiber layer (NFL) and often more posterior than the typical type.
- Typically benign with potential for progression to degenerative retinoschisis.
- Does not predispose patients to retinal detachment, making it a relatively uncommon lesion.
Degenerative Retinoschisis
- Affects approximately 2-4% of the population over 40 years old.
- Characterized by a split in the neural sensory retina, with bilateral presentations commonly observed in the inferior and temporal quadrants.
- Remains immobile during eye movement and is often asymptomatic.
- Often seen in patients with high axial myopia.
- Can manifest as bullous dome-shaped lesions resulting from microcystoid degeneration.
Senile Retinoschisis
- Commonly presents as a split in the outer plexiform layer, noted for white "snowflake" remnants where Müller cells breach the retinal splits.
- Includes both typical and reticular forms, with differences in location relative to layers and appearance.
- Typical form results in split visible in the OPL, while reticular form shows pronounced elevation in the nerve fiber layer.
- Diagnosed through scleral indentation or optical coherence tomography (OCT), which aids in visualizing splits and elevations.
Complications of Senile Retinoschisis
- Associated with absolute visual field defects and potential enlargement to involve the posterior pole.
- About 3% of retinoschisis cases may progress to retinal detachment.
- Development of retinal detachment is more likely if holes are present in both inner and outer layers, occasionally necessitating surgical intervention.
White Without Pressure (WWP)
- A distinctive presentation found in approximately 30% of the general population, typically bilateral and located in the temporal periphery of the retina.
- Appears as a white/gray patch, often easy to detect against pigmented backgrounds due to contrast.
- Size, shape, and location can change over time and can be associated with other retinal degeneration phenomena.
- Differential diagnoses include subclinical retinal detachment and retinoschisis, distinguished by their appearance and bounded lines.
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Test your knowledge on microcystoid degeneration and retinoschisis. This quiz covers characteristic locations, prevalence, and complications related to these degenerative conditions, particularly in individuals over 40 years old. Understand the types and appearances of microcystoid degeneration as you delve into this specialized topic.
