High Prevalence of Peripheral Retinal Vascular Anomalies in Family Members of Patients with Familial Exudative Vitreoretinopathy

Asymptomatic family members of FEVR patients frequently have early manifestations of FEVR (stage 1 or 2). Early-stage FEVR may progress to more advanced stages, which can result in vision loss. These data support the use of angiographic screening and clinical examination in immediate relatives of patients with symptomatic FEVR.