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High altitude retinopathy presenting as central retinal vein occlusion in a soldier
JCPSP-Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan. 2017; 27 (12): 780-782
in English | IMEMR | ID: emr-190380
ABSTRACT
A 33-year soldier, deployed at an altitude of 3,350 meters for two years, developed unilateral Central Retinal Vein Occlusion [CRVO] in the left eye. He had no risk factor for thrombosis and all thrombophilia screenings were negative. The patient was managed with intravitreal injections of anti-VEGF [Bevacizumab] every four weeks. He showed gradual improvement in the visual acuity over the next 3 months. Best corrected visual acuity [BCVA] after three months was 6/7.5; whereas, initially it was limited to hand movements only. This case illustrates that prolonged exposure to high altitude is a risk factor for CRVO, too. Frequent eye examination, including fundus, should be carried out among people living at such altitudes
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Index: IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean) Language: English Journal: J. Coll. Physicians Surg. Pak. Year: 2017

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Index: IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean) Language: English Journal: J. Coll. Physicians Surg. Pak. Year: 2017