tobacco dust retinal detachment Schaffer's Sign: ▪️Shafer's sign alludes to the clinical finding of pigment cells in the vitreous. ▪️In the absence of prior ocular surgery, this sign is considered practically pathognomonic of a break Shafer's sign✨ is pathognomonic for
Shafer's sign is pathognomonic for RETINAL TEAR. Described as "tabacco dust " Tobacco dust," or Shafer's sign, refers to the presence of fine brown pigmented cells (from the retinal pigment epithelium) floating in the anterior vitreous. It's an important clinical clue because, in Management of retinal detachment: a guide for non ophthalmologists The BMJ Flashes and Floaters Lynne Fernandes Optometrists Bristol Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment Clinical Hub Shafer's sign positive! , That moment during an exam that changes the entire course of the consultation. The presence of "tobacco dust" in the anterior vitreous is a strong indicator of a retinal
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