Idiopathic parafoveal telangiectasia

ABSTRACT

Idiopathic parafoveal telangiectasis is a rare disease that may cause visual loss. Ten cases were reviewed, eight were included in the study and grouped on the basis of their clinical and fluorescein findings according to an international classification, and two cases were excluded due to the presence of diabetes. From the results obtained it was concluded that some degree of visual loss starting in adulthood characterized all patients. Categorization is important in order to know the line of treatment and long-term prognosis. Photocoagulation is probably beneficial in patients group 1 and not for groups 2 and 3. Visual prognosis in at least one eye is good