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¹Yeditepe Üniversitesi Göz Hastanesi, Göz Hastalıkları A.D, İstanbul, Yard. Doç. Dr.
²Yeditepe Üniversitesi Göz Hastanesi, Göz Hastalıkları A.D, İstanbul, Prof. Dr.
³Yeditepe Üniversitesi Göz Hastanesi, Göz Hastalıkları A.D, İstanbul, Doç. Dr. We describe the fundus autofluorescence findings of a patient with central areolar choroidal dystrophy. A 34-year-old man presented with decreased vision in both eyes. Fundus examination revealed retina pigment epithelium changes along with well-circumscribed areas of chorioretinal atrophy and baring of large choroidal vessels in both eyes. In fundus autofluorescence imaging obtained by a scanning laser ophthalmoscope, hypoautofluorescence corresponding to the atrophic areas and speckled hyperautofluorescence in the remaining macular regions were detected. Additionally, a hyperautofluorescent circle was observed in perifoveal areas in both eyes. Fundus autofluorescence is a noninvasive imaging method that may be used for the diagnosis and follow-up of hereditary macular dystrophies and may reveal additional data that are not obtained by both ophthalmoscopy and fundus angiography. Keywords : Central areolar choroidal dystrophy, fundus autofluorescence