[An outline for the standard graphical documentation of pathological macular findings].

Background: Accurate documentation and follow-up of pathological findings of the macula require graphical methods for clinical evaluation.

Methods: Symbols describing and identifying different findings of the macula were evolved. A pattern for the standardised representation of the macular region -- with size and distribution of different areas -- was also developed.

Results: Use of different symbols supported by a standard pattern of the macula as background simplifies documentation of pathological macular findings.

Conclusions: Graphical documentation of pathological macular findings allows simple, inexpensive and standardised assessment of such findings.