Hypofluorescence Case #3

ID: 68M

Reason for Referral: “Wedge-like” defect in vision.

Past Ocular History: None.

Past Medical History: Hypertension (10 yrs, poorly controlled), Hyperlipidemia,

Medications: Lisinopril, Metformin, Atorvastatin

Ocular gtts: None.

Eye Vitals and Examination:

  • VA 20/40 OS, 20/40 OD

  • IOP 12 OD, 14 OS

  • RAPD present in OD, PEARRLA

  • EOM full

  • CF abnormal

  • Vascular Filling Defect Due to BRAO

    A filling defect causes hypofluorescence due to reduced perfusion - meaning less fluorescein is reaching the vasculature.

    • Arterial Defect

    • Venous Defect

    • Capillary Bed Defect

    • Combination Defect

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