[Familial exudative vitreoretinopathy]

Abstract

Familial exudative vitreoretinopathy (FEVR) is a progressive hereditary retinal vascular disorder of unknown etiology. The disease is associated with gene mutation and mainly has an autosomal dominant mode of inheritance. Pathogenesis of the disease consists in abnormal retinal peripheral vasculogenesis. Three classifications, detailed clinical presentation and differential diagnostic criteria of the disease are presented. Surgical options of treatment of potential retinal detachment are discussed.