Interesting Cases – Farabi Retina

Unmasking Knobloch Syndrome: Diagnostic Nuances, OCT Features, and Surgical Innovations in Retinal Detachment Repair

1. Executive Summary & Clinical Context Knobloch Syndrome (KNO; OMIM #267750) is a severe, autosomal recessive developmental disorder caused by biallelic loss-of-function variants in COL18A1, the gene encoding the alpha-1 chain…

2026-09-28

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Case Report Analysis: Spontaneous Closure of a Full-Thickness Macular Hole in High Myopia

Source:American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports 42 (2026) 102589 Authors: Angelica Aja Dangca Alcoreza, Junyeop Lee Executive Summary & Clinical Context Full-thickness macular holes (FTMHs) in highly myopic eyes represent…

2026-09-20

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Longitudinal Insight: Rapid Dome-Shaped Macula Formation and Subsequent Onset of Punctate Inner Choroidopathy in High Myopia

Source Article:American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports 42 (2026) 102537 Authors: Sebastiano Del Fabbro, Alessandro Arrigo, Maria Vittoria Cicinelli, Francesco Bandello, and Maurizio Battaglia Parodi Introduction & Clinical Context Dome-Shaped…

2026-09-20

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Clinical Deep Dive: Multimodal Imaging of Extensive SNIFR with Midperipheral Retinoschisis and Microvasculopathy

Target Audience: General Ophthalmologists Source Article:American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports 42 (2026) 102551 Authors: Alexandre Bourdin, Isabelle Audo, Amine Benadji, Franck Fajnkuchen, Michel Paques, and Sarah Mrejen Introduction &…

2026-09-20

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Clinical Deep Dive: Long-Term Ophthalmic Findings & Degenerative Course in Infantile Tay-Sachs Disease

Target Audience: General Ophthalmologists Source Article:American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports (2026) Authors: Noriko Tsutsumi, Sonoko Sakata, Riyu Ikari, and Nobuyuki Ebihara Introduction & Clinical Context Tay-Sachs disease is a…

2026-09-20

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The Right-Eye Enigma: Henle Fiber Layer Hemorrhage in Macular Telangiectasia Type 2

Introduction: A Unique Clinical Phenotype Macular telangiectasia type 2 (MacTel2) is a sophisticated neurodegenerative condition characterized by Müller cell dysfunction and secondary retinal vascular alterations. Recent genomic research has underscored…

2026-08-03

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Schlaegel Lines: A Comprehensive Guide for the Modern Retina Specialist

Introduction: Defining a Non-Pathognomonic Sign For decades, the presence of curvilinear peripheral streaks—known eponymously as Schlaegel lines (SL)—has served as a subtle yet significant clinical clue in the evaluation of…

2026-07-05

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Decoding the Pachychoroid Spectrum: A Multimodal Imaging Revolution

The landscape of retinal disease diagnosis has shifted dramatically with the emergence of the Pachychoroid Spectrum Disease (PSD). This group of chorioretinal disorders is defined by abnormal choroidal thickening and…

2026-07-03

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The Silent Masquerade: Leveraging Multimodal Imaging to Unmask Intraocular Lymphoma

Intraocular lymphoma remains one of the most challenging "masquerade syndromes" in ophthalmology. These rare malignancies, which include vitreoretinal lymphoma (VRL) and choroidal lymphoma (CL), frequently simulate benign inflammatory conditions, often…

2026-07-02

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Healing Without the Knife: The Surprising Shift Toward Non-Surgical Macular Hole Recovery

For decades, the "gold standard" for treating a full-thickness macular hole (FTMH) has been immediate surgery—specifically, a pars plana vitrectomy. However, a growing body of clinical evidence is challenging this…

2026-06-22