Oguchi`s Disease.

Amjad Akram; Abid Naqvi; Nadia Azad; Jawwad Ahmed

Author(s)

Amjad Akram Eye Department, Military Hospital, Rawalpindi, Pakistan

Abid Naqvi Eye Department, Military Hospital, Rawalpindi, Pakistan

Nadia Azad Eye Department, Military Hospital, Rawalpindi, Pakistan

Jawwad Ahmed Eye Department, Military Hospital, Rawalpindi, Pakistan

Abstract

A 21 year old man reported to the eye department complaining of night blindness. On further questioning he admitted that he was night blind since early childhood. The condition had not deteriorated over the years and he was completely normal during daytime. There was no history of malnutrition or any other diseases either systemic or ocular. Family history was not contributory. On examination vision in each eye was 6/6 unaided. Anterior segment examination revealed no significant abnormality. The fundi of both eyes showed a generalized glistening metallic sheen, which had replaced the orangish red appearance of normal fundus. The optic discs were healthy looking. The blood vessels were of normal calibre. The macular region did not show anything of significance. The visual fields were performed which were well within normal limits. Based on history and clinical examination a diagnosis of Oguchi’s disease was made. The patient was reassured regarding non-progressive nature of the disease and was discharged from the clinic with the advice that further follow up was not required.

Publication Details

Page(s) 119-0

DOI DOI not available

Published Journal: Pakistan Journal of Ophthalmology , Volume: 20, Issue: 3, Year: 2004

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