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Dry Age-related Macular Degeneration with Choroidal Nevus

11 September 2023
True color, widefield image
True color, widefield image
Courtesy of Dr. Jay M. Haynie, OD, FAAO

True color, widefield image

Courtesy of Dr. Jay M. Haynie, OD, FAAO

True color, widefield image

92-year-old male presents with dry AMD and choroidal nevus in the right eye. CLARUS images provide both true color and high resolution, which are important in cases where subtle color differences can inform the diagnosis.

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Red channel
Courtesy of Dr. Jay M. Haynie, OD, FAAO

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Courtesy of Dr. Jay M. Haynie, OD, FAAO

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Clinical findings: When evaluating pigmented choroidal lesions, melanoma should always be on the list of differentials.

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Green channel
Courtesy of Dr. Jay M. Haynie, OD, FAAO

Green channel

Courtesy of Dr. Jay M. Haynie, OD, FAAO

Green channel

Although rare, choroidal melanomas can have devastating effects on the patient, so early detection is important. One of the risk factors for malignant transformation is orange pigment (lipofuscin).


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