Medical Subject Headings
Macula Lutea; Retinal Diseases; Macular Holes; Photoreceptor Cells; Optical Coherence Tomography; Vitreomacular Traction Syndrome; Posterior Vitreous Detachment; Retinal Pigment Epithelium; Choroid/pathology; Epiretinal Membrane; Retinal Phototoxicity; Rheumatoid Arthritis; Hypertension; Hyperlipidemias; Aged
Abstract
Background: Outer foveal microdefects (OFMDs) are small focal photoreceptor interruptions that often present with minimal symptoms and are best identified using optical coherence tomography (OCT).
Case Series: This report describes three cases of outer foveal microdefects discovered incidentally during routine eye examinations.
Conclusion: These cases highlight the importance of OCT in detecting subtle macular abnormalities that may be missed on clinical examination.
Recommended Citation
Moore KJ, Dunatov K, McGonigal W, Reeves K. Outer Macular Holes: A Case Series. Optometric Clinical Practice. 2026; 8(2):12. https://doi.org/10.37685/uiwlibraries.2575-7717.8.2.1054
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Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
10.37685/uiwlibraries.2575-7717.8.2.1054
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