Fundus autofluorescence in choroidal rupture.
OBJECTIVE
To investigate fundus autofluorescence (FAF) imaging findings for patients with choroidal rupture.


METHODS
FAF images were recorded with a new-generation confocal scanning laser ophthalmoscope. Three patients with choroid ruptures, one acute and two chronic, were included in the study.


RESULTS
Choroidal ruptures typically appeared as hypoautofluorescent crescent-shaped lesions on FAF images. In the case of acute choroid rupture, the whole extent of the rupture was clearly seen, and visibility of the lesion was found to be better by FAF imaging than by ophthalmoscopy and fundus fluorescein angiography.


CONCLUSIONS
Choroidal rupture has a typical appearance by FAF imaging. FAF imaging may be a useful noninvasive tool in the recognition of these lesions early in their course.
From the *Department of Ophthalmology, Gülhane Military Medical Academy Haydarpaşa Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey; and the †Department of Ophthalmology, Pamukkale University School of Medicine, Denizli, Turkey.
Sinan
S
Tatlpnar
Ali
A
Ayata
Melih
M
Unal
Dilaver
D
Erşanl