[An outline for the standard graphical documentation of pathological macular findings].
BACKGROUND
Accurate documentation and follow-up of pathological findings of the macula require graphical methods for clinical evaluation.


METHODS
Symbols describing and identifying different findings of the macula were evolved. A pattern for the standardised representation of the macular region -- with size and distribution of different areas -- was also developed.


RESULTS
Use of different symbols supported by a standard pattern of the macula as background simplifies documentation of pathological macular findings.


CONCLUSIONS
Graphical documentation of pathological macular findings allows simple, inexpensive and standardised assessment of such findings.
Bergua
Antonio
A
Augenklinik mit Poliklinik der Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen. antonio.bergua@augen.imed.uni-erlangen.de
Wenkel
Hartmut
H
Händel
Angelika
A
Schönherr
Ulrich
U
D003196:Computer Graphics; D004282:Documentation / Q000379:methods*; D005654:Fundus Oculi; D006801:Humans; D008266:Macula Lutea / Q000473:pathology; D008268:Macular Degeneration / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis*; D016347:Medical Records Systems, Computerized; D009898:Optic Disk / Q000473:pathology; D015594:Optic Disk Drusen / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis; D012163:Retinal Detachment / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis; D012985:Software Design