On ophthalmoscopic examination, retinal hemorrhage is seen as red dots surrounded by white woolly fibers. It is known as
Roth spots
Cotton wool spots
Rose spots
Retinal hemorrhage
Subacute retinitis of Roth: It typically occurs in patients suffering from subacute bacterial endocarditis (SABE). It is characterised by multiple superficial retinal haemorrhages, involving posterior pa pf the fundus. Most of the haemorrhages have a white spot in the centre(Roth's spots) Vision may be blurred due to involvement of the macular region or due to associated papillitis. Reference: A.K.Khurana; 6th edition; Page no:268
Anatomy, Development and clinical examination