Bilateral Peripheral Neovascularization in Hemoglobin C Trait Retinopathy

On this episode of the JVRD Author’s Forum podcast, retina specialist Lisa J. Faia, MD, of Associated Retinal Consultants, discusses her case report, “Bilateral Peripheral Neovascularization in Hemoglobin C Trait Retinopathy,” published in JVRD.

Host Timothy G. Murray, MD, MBA, speaks with Dr. Faia about the evaluation of an asymptomatic 84-year-old patient referred for a suspected retinal tear, ultimately found to have bilateral peripheral neovascularization. The discussion highlights the diagnostic process, including a broad inflammatory and systemic workup, and the importance of considering hemoglobinopathies—even in older patients with atypical presentations.

Dr. Faia shares that in this case, careful observation was favored given the patient’s age, lack of symptoms, and stable findings. The conversation also explores how management decisions may differ in younger patients, the role of imaging in guiding care, and the importance of maintaining a broad differential diagnosis to identify unexpected but clinically meaningful findings in retina practice. 

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Welcome to ASRS’s Journal of Vitreoretinal Diseases (JVRD) Author’s Forum. As the official peer-reviewed scientific journal of the American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS), JVRD delivers rigorous, clinically meaningful research that informs and advances retina care worldwide. Join Editor-in-Chief Dr. Timothy Murray as he engages leading investigators in thoughtful discussions about the latest studies published in JVRD — highlighting practical insights, clinical pearls, and the real-world impact of emerging innovations in our field.