Question 5: Describe the Figure 1

Figure 1: Colour photographs

Right eye

Left eye

Question 5: Describe the Figure 1

Answer:

This is a colour photograph focused on a patient’s right eye with extensive new blood vessels across the iris and extending nasally. These visible vessels are highly suggestive of rubeosis iridis, or neovascularistaion of the iris (NVI). This term describes the abnormal proliferation of blood vessels on the iris surface. If left untreated, rubeosis iridis can progress to neovascular glaucoma.

Early detection is crucial for managing rubeosis iridis. The condition typically begins at the edge of the pupil (pupillary border) with the appearance of tiny, clustered, dilated capillaries. These might present as small red spots, often only visible under high magnification.

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