Correlation Between Optical Coherence Tomography and Multifocal Electroretinogram Findings With Visual Acuity in Patients With Macular Dystrophy

Macular dystrophies cause progressive central vision loss, but the relationship between structural retinal changes (OCT) and functional deficits (mf-ERG) with visual outcomes remains poorly understood. Current clinical assessment relies primarily on visual acuity, which inadequately reflects retinal damage or predicts disease progression. This knowledge gap limits prognostic accuracy and optimal patient management. Recent advances in OCT and mf-ERG technology provide an opportunity to establish robust structure-function correlations. Understanding these relationships will enhance patient care through improved prognosis, standardized monitoring protocols, and better clinical trial outcome measures for macular dystrophy patients.