The topographic distribution of retinal neovascularization in Eales' disease

Topographic distribution of retinal neovascularization in 66 cases of Eales' disease was studied. Neovascularization of the optic disc (NVD), neovascularization elsewhere (NVE), and combined NVD and NVE were observed in 16 (21.1%), 52 (68.4%), and 8 (10.5%) eyes, respectively. Quadrantic distribution of NVE were superotemporal, 46%; inferotemporal, 24.3%; superonasal, 16.2%; and inferonasal, 13.5%. This information should influence retinopathy monitoring in Eales' disease.