Valsalva maculopathy. | [Isra Medical Journal • 2012]

Author(s):

1. Abdul-Rafe : Ophthalmology, Combined Military Hospital, Malir Cantonment, Karachi, Pakistan

2. Shahzad Saeed: Ophthalmology, Combined Military Hospital, Kharian Cantonment, Pakistan

3. Hammad Sarwar: Al-Nafees Medical College & Hospital, Isra University Islamabad Campus, Islamabad, Pakistan

4. Sadia Humayun: Ophthalmology Department, Combined Military Hospital (CMH), Rawalpindi, Pakistan

Abstract:

Valsalva retinopathy is a rare condition characterized by preretinal haemorrhage in patients with H/O increased intrathoracic pressure caused by forceful exhalation against a closed glottis. We are presenting a case of a young male adult who developed bilateral valsalva retinopathy following strenuous exercise. Examination of his fundus revealed a round, circumscribed bright-red mound of blood over both maculae. The extent of the lesion in left eye was lesser than the right eye. He was managed conservatively and showed remarkable visual recovery with return of vision to normal in both eyes after 12 weeks.

Page(s): 173-175

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Published: Journal: Isra Medical Journal, Volume: 4, Issue: 3, Year: 2012

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