Abstract
Purpose: To investigate stereoscopic vision in patients with macular telangiectasia (MacTel) type 2 and correlate paracentral sensitivity loss to reduced stereoscopic function. Methods: In a prospective single-center study, 50 patients with MacTel type 2 and 25 age-matched controls were investigated. Stereoscopic function was evaluated with Lang I, Titmus, and TNO tests. Sensitivity of the central 16° was tested using fundus-controlled perimetry (microperimetry). Functional loss was quantified as depth, size, and localization of scotomata. Results: Both the Titmus and the TNO test revealed significantly reduced stereoscopic vision in patients compared to controls (p < 0.0001 for both). This applied even to patients with only relative or monocular paracentral scotoma. A strong correlation was observed for reduced stereoscopic vision with horizontal scotoma size and with the distance of scotomata from the foveal center. Conclusions: The results indicate that stereoscopic vision is impaired early in patients with MacTel type 2. A paracentral sensitivity loss, even if mild and limited to one eye, may considerably interfere with stereoscopic function despite normal visual acuity. Projection of paracentral scotomata within the patient’s central visual field plays an important role in stereoscopic vision and should be considered when interpreting stereoscopic test results.
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