Asteroid hyalosis

Case contributed by Bruno Di Muzio
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Diabetic patient, investigation for detachment.

Patient Data

Age: 60 years
Gender: Female

Eye US

ultrasound

Selected images showing small hyperechoic echoes floating within the vitreous chamber. Also, features of hyaloid detachment partially demonstrated on these images. 

Case Discussion

Typical features of asteroid hyalosis

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