Familial Exudative Vitreoretinopathy (FEVR)

Familial exudative vitreoretinopathy (FEVR) is a hereditary peripheral retinal vascular disorder with incomplete retinal vascularization, peripheral ischemia, and neovascularization, mimicking retinopathy of prematurity but in full-term infants. Clinical: peripheral avascular retina, neovascularization, exudation, and retinal detachment. Treatment: peripheral retinal photocoagulation of ischemic retina; vitrectomy/scleral buckle for retinal detachment; genetic counseling.

Common Symptoms

Peripheral avascular retina/neovascularization; exudation; retinal detachment; full-term infant, hereditary

Causes and Pathogenesis

Hereditary incomplete retinal vascularization causes peripheral ischemia, neovascularization, and exudation.

Treatment

Peripheral retinal photocoagulation; vitrectomy/buckle for detachment; genetic counseling

Preventive Measures

Family screening; early laser.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Ophthalmology department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.