Torpedo maculopathy is a rare congenital defect of the retinal pigment epithelium that produces a disruption of outer retinal layers. It is a hypopigmented torpedo-shaped lesion temporal to the macula, pointing toward the fovea. The visual acuity is usually normal because there is no foveal involvement. Regular follow-up is required in these patients as they can develop choroidal neovascularization.
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