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Minimal Retinal Thickening

The risks and implications of minimal retinal thickening, including its potential as an early sign of disease or a transient condition, and the importance of integrating it with symptoms, fundus exam, and risk factors.

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Jan 16, 2026

What are the risks of minimal retinal thickening?

Minimal retinal thickening — a small increase in layer or macular thickness detected on OCT — can be a benign imaging finding, an early sign of disease that heralds vision‑threatening complications, o...