Dr Simon Barnard monitors a change in size of a congenital hypertrophic lesion of the retinal pigment epithelium in the absence of lacunae
A patient exhibiting a congenital hypertrophy of the retinal pigment epithelium (CHRPE) was examined over a four-year period. The CHRPE significantly increased in size over this time. Optometrists should be aware that while this relatively common lesion reportedly rarely becomes malignant, such lesions should be monitored at regular intervals.
Register now to continue reading
Thank you for visiting Optician Online. Register now to access up to 10 news and opinion articles a month.
Register
Already have an account? Sign in here