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Bilateral paracentral acute middle maculopathy associated with open mitral valve repair

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Purpose: To disseminate a case study of Paracentral Acute Middle Maculopathy (PAMM) occurring bilaterally following open mitral valve repair. Observations: The patient reported to the clinic initially with severe vision loss in both eyes and abnormal findings on retinal imaging indicative of PAMM. After a follow-up of 4 weeks, the patient showed mild improvement in visual acuity. After a follow-up of 16 weeks, the patient showed significant improvement in visual acuity. Conclusions and Importance: There is currently no treatment for PAMM. This report provides an important case of PAMM occurring after a surgery that is the first bilateral case of its kind. It is crucial to continue researching this topic to further understand PAMM and its possible causes and indications.

Source: American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.ajoc.2025.102284

Authors: Humza Sulahria, Ohidul Mojumder, Greggory M. Gahn, Arshad M. Khanani

Institutions: Sierra Eye Associates, University of Nevada, Reno

Language: English

Topic: Retinal and Optic Conditions

Subfield: Ophthalmology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,590