Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-9570
ISSN: 2155-9570
Rodrigo Martin Torres
Centro de Ojos Dr. Lódolo, Paraná, Entre Ríos,
Argentina
Case Report
High Altitude Retinal Hemorrhage
Author(s): Maria Agustina Borrone and Rodrigo Martin TorresMaria 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