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In sickle cell disease, the Goldberg classification is used to stage sickle cell retinopathy and guide treatment:

• Stage I: Peripheral arteriolar occlusion.
• Stage II: Peripheral arteriovenous anastomoses.
• Stage III: Sea fan neovascularization.
• Stage IV: Vitreous hemorrhage.
• Stage V: Tractional or rhegmatogenous retinal detachment.

Treatment is typically initiated at Stage III with laser photocoagulation to manage neovascularization and prevent progression to more advanced stages. Surgical intervention may be needed for complications like hemorrhage or retinal detachment.

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In sickle cell disease, widefield fluorescein angiography (FA) is superior for evaluating peripheral ischemia. This imaging modality captures extensive retinal areas, enabling the detection of non-perfusion zones, neovascularization, and other ischemic changes often missed in standard FA. Widefield FA is critical for guiding management strategies, including laser photocoagulation.

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In sickle cell retinopathy, peripheral ischemia occurs due to the occlusion of small retinal blood vessels by sickle-shaped red blood cells, which have decreased flexibility and increased adhesion to vascular endothelium. These blockages cause oxygen deprivation in the peripheral retina, leading to tissue hypoxia, neovascularization (e.g., sea fan formations), and potential complications like vitreous hemorrhage and retinal detachment if left untreated.

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In proliferative sickle cell retinopathy, fluorescein angiography (FA) is crucial for identifying areas of peripheral ischemia and neovascularization, particularly the characteristic “sea fan” neovascular formations. FA highlights areas of non-perfusion and leakage, helping to map the extent of ischemia and guide interventions such as laser photocoagulation to prevent complications like vitreous hemorrhage or retinal detachment.

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In sickle cell retinopathy, black sunburst lesions are areas of retinal pigment epithelial (RPE) hyperplasia and migration resulting from prior retinal hemorrhages. These lesions appear as dark, pigmented spots with spiculated edges, resembling a sunburst pattern. They are typically located in the mid-periphery of the retina and indicate chronic retinal ischemia and damage.

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Sickle cell retinopathy is characterized by peripheral retinal ischemia, which can be effectively visualized using fluorescein angiography (FA). FA reveals areas of non-perfusion and neovascularization, helping to identify the extent of ischemia and guide treatment strategies such as laser photocoagulation to prevent further retinal complications.

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Proliferative sickle cell retinopathy (PSCR) is characterized by several distinct retinal features. Sea-fan neovascularization represents abnormal new blood vessel growth in the peripheral retina. Peripheral ischemia, caused by occluded blood vessels, leads to areas of retinal non-perfusion. Black-sunburst lesions are hyperpigmented areas resulting from previous hemorrhages and pigment migration. These findings are crucial for diagnosing and managing PSCR, often requiring interventions like laser photocoagulation to prevent further complications.

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Oral dye fluorescein angiography is a valuable technique for evaluating sickle cell retinopathy in children. This method involves administering fluorescein dye orally, which is safer and better tolerated by pediatric patients than intravenous injection. The angiography helps visualize retinal blood flow, identify ischemic areas, and detect neovascularization, guiding effective treatment strategies.

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Sickle cell retinopathy is characterized by several distinct features: sea fan neovascularization, black sunburst lesions, and capillary occlusion. Sea fan neovascularization appears as peripheral neovascular tufts, while black sunbursts are areas of retinal pigment migration due to previous hemorrhages. Capillary occlusion leads to ischemic areas. Laser photocoagulation treatment is used to manage neovascularization and prevent further complications.

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Sickle cell retinopathy is a manifestation of sickle cell disease, an inherited hemoglobinopathy. It presents with various ocular symptoms resulting from chronic hypoxia and ischemia. These conditions trigger the overexpression of vascular growth factors, leading to retinal neovascularization, pre-retinal or vitreous hemorrhage, and tractional retinal detachment.

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