Medical Retina : Case two
 
Special thanks to Mr. Jacob, Consultant Ophthalmologist and Miss Karen Jones, Chief Photographer, , West of England Eye Unit, Exeter for providing the picture.



 

This 34 year old man presented with a sudden onset visual disturbance in his right eye. He had similar episode one year ago which resolved spontaneously. There was no history of note and investigation including cardiovascular examination and blood tests were all normal.

a. What is the diagnosis and the natural history of this condition?

b. Is this an inherited condition?

c. What other conditions may give rise to this fundal appearance?
 
 

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