HYPERREFLECTIVE RETINAL SPOTS IN NORMAL AND DIABETIC EYES

2016140 citationsJournal Articlegreen Open Access

Authors

Stela Vujosevic · University of Padua

Silvia Bini · University of Padua

Tommaso Torresin · University of Padua

Marianna Berton · University of Padua

Giulia Midena · Università Campus Bio-Medico

Raffaele Parrozzani · University of Padua

Ferdinando Martini ·

Abstract

Hyperreflective retinal spots ≤30 μm, reflectivity similar to nerve fiber layer, and absence of back shadowing may represent activated microglial cells; HRS >30 μm, reflectivity similar to retinal pigment epithelium-Bruch complex, presence of back shadowing, and location in the outer retina may represent hard exudate; HRS >30 μm, presence of back shadowing, and location in the inner retina may represent microaneurysms. These hypotheses may be tested in further studies.

Topics & Keywords

Retinal Diseases and Treatments Retinal and Macular Surgery Retinal and Optic Conditions

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Retina

Volume 37, Issue 6, pp. 1092-1103

DOI: 10.1097/iae.0000000000001304

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