Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Tears of the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) are defined as complication of pigment epithelial detachments (PED) in the setting of wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD). RPE rips, also known as RPE tears, have been described spontaneously in association with central serous retinopathy, angioid streaks, and trauma and as a result of various treatments for neovascular AMD. Clinically, a well-demarcated area of bare choroid is visible immediately adjacent to a hyperpigmented area, which represents the redundant, retracted RPE. The overlying neurosensory retina remains intact and a localized exudative detachment of the neurosensory retina may be present. In this study, we discuss a case of Retinal pigmented epithelium rip reported to the Department of Opthalmology, MGM hospital, Kamothe.
Key words: Macular degeneration, Pigment epithelial detachments, Retinal Pigmented Epithelium.