Intravitreal gas for submacular haemorrhage.

Mahesh, Gopalakrishnan; Giridhar, Anantharaman; Saikumar, Seshadri J; Elias, Anna

Mahesh, Gopalakrishnan; Giridhar, Anantharaman; Saikumar, Seshadri J; Elias, Anna.

Indian J Ophthalmol ; 2003 Dec; 51(4): 349-50

Article in English | IMSEAR | ID: sea-71092

ABSTRACT

ABSTRACT

Submacular haemorrhage is an important cause for sudden visual loss needing immediate intervention. We report a case of submacular haemorrhage causing profound visual loss, which resolved after intravitreal injection of perfluoropropane (C3F8) gas followed by strict prone positioning.

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Female; Fluorescein Angiography; Fluorocarbons/administration & dosage; Humans; Injections; Macula Lutea/drug effects; Middle Aged; Prone Position; Retinal Hemorrhage/complications; Vision Disorders/drug therapy; Vitreous Body

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Full text: Available Index: IMSEAR (South-East Asia) Main subject: Vision Disorders / Vitreous Body / Female / Humans / Retinal Hemorrhage / Fluorescein Angiography / Prone Position / Fluorocarbons / Injections / Macula Lutea Language: English Journal: Indian J Ophthalmol Year: 2003 Type: Article

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