Abstract
Adult-onset foveomacular vitelliform dystrophy is a rare disease. It shares heritance features with Best disease. Its onset is in the 3rd and 5th decade, and it is characterized by subretinal deposition of yellowish material in the foveal area. Visual acuity ranges from 20/25 to 20/50, which can be seen in routine examination. Patient remains with good visual function throughout theirs lives. Typically the electro-oculogram may be normal or subnormal. We present a case of adult-onset vitelliform macular dystrophy, diagnosed in a patient with complaint of bilateral blurred vision.
Highlights
Adult-onset foveomacular vitelliform dystrophy is a rare disease
Its onset is in the 3rd and 5th decade, and it is characterized by subretinal deposition of yellowish material in the foveal area
Visual acuity ranges from 20/25 to 20/50, which can be seen in routine examination
Summary
Adult-onset foveomacular vitelliform dystrophy is a rare disease. Its onset is in the 3rd and 5th decade, and it is characterized by subretinal deposition of yellowish material in the foveal area.
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