A Case of Recurrent Valsalva Retinopathy Associated with Exercising a Barbell
Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
;
: 1040-1044, 2004.
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in Korean
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
To report one case of recurrent Valsalva retinopathy presented as subretinal hemorrhage associated with exercising a barbell in a healthy man.METHODS:
A 47-year-old healthy man visited our hospital complaining of a pericentral blind-spot in the right visual field. At first visit, visual acuity was 20/20 without correction. Anterior segment examination was unremarkable and dilated fundus examination revealed a subretinal hemorrhage in the inferior area of the macula. We followed up the visual acuity, anterior segment exam, fundus examination, and fluorescein angiography for several weeks.RESULTS:
Three weeks after the first visit, the size of subretinal hemorrhage decreased, but recurrent subretinal hemorrhage presented after exercising a barbell at the existing hemorrhagic part and its inferior area. Six weeks after the recurrent hemorrhage, the hemorrhage was resolved completely and the pericentral blind-spot was recovered.CONCLUSIONS:
Valsalva hemorrhagic retinopathy is characterised by retinal hemorrhage occurring in healthy individuals due to a rapid rise in intrathoracic or intra-abdominal pressure. In this case, there was recurrent subretinal hemorrhage after repeatedly exercising a barbell. So, it is very important to educate patients about the restriction of excessive Valsalva maneuver to prevent recurrent Valsalva retinopathy.
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Main subject:
Retinal Hemorrhage
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Fluorescein Angiography
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Visual Acuity
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Visual Fields
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Valsalva Maneuver
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Hemorrhage
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
Year:
2004
Type:
Article
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