The superficial retinal hemorrhage is seen in which layer of retina: March 2010
Ans. B: Nerve fiber layer Flame-shaped hemorrhages (NFL hemorrhages) Located within the NFL Flame shape is the result of the structure of the NFL Typically located in the posterior pole Tend to resolve within a 6 weeks Associated with retinal vasculature pathology affecting the superficial and peripapillary capillary beds
Inner plexiform layer
Nerve fibre layer
Inner nuclear layer
Outer nuclear layer