Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology
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Maria Agustina Borrone

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• Case Report
  High Altitude Retinal Hemorrhage
  Author(s): Maria Agustina Borrone and Rodrigo Martin Torres Maria Agustina Borrone and Rodrigo Martin Torres
  
  Objective: sudden atmospheric pressure changes can generate vascular modifications in the retina. We present a clinical case of retinal hemorrhage related to high altitude and propose to revise its pathophysiology. Methods: A case presentation with review of literature. Results: 36 year old Male patient came to our institute with sudden diminished vision in the right eye associated with loss of consciousness while climbing a mountain. In the ophthalmological examination, we could appreciate in the right eye a macular hemorrhage and in both eyes few diffuse hemorrhages in mild periphery. The patient lost follow-up and return after 1 year for a check-up. He had spontaneous resolution of all hemorrhages. Conclusion: the acute mountain sickness affects mostly not climatized people. Changes in.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2155-9570.1000632

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