June 9, 2026 · Retina (Philadelphia, Pa.) · DOI: 10.1097/IAE.0000000000004902

Ethnic Differences in the Presentation Patterns of Type 3 Macular Neovascularization

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The authors aimed to investigate ethnic differences in the presentation patterns of Type 3 macular neovascularization (T3 MNV) associated with age-related macular degeneration in Caucasian and Asian populations. Their findings revealed that Asian patients presented at a younger age with T3 MNV lesions located closer to the foveal center compared to Caucasians, while also showing a lower prevalence of reticular pseudodrusen. These results indicate both shared and distinct characteristics in T3 MNV presentation across ethnicities, suggesting variations in contributing factors.

Paolo Forte, Vincenzo Fontana, Sang Min Park, Jennifer Cattaneo, Eleonora Fazio, Giovanni Forte, Riccardo Scotto, Raffaella Rosa, Massimo Nicolò, Michele Iester, Seongho Kim, Chiara Maria Eandi, Jae Hui Kim

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