Retinal detachment in toxemia of pregnancy.

ABSTRACT

A case of exudative retinal detachment in a 16-year-old Thai woman with toxemia of pregnancy was reported. The patient developed bilateral retinal detachment during toxemia of pregnancy. After termination of pregnancy, the blood pressure returned to normal level, the subretinal fluid reabsorbed and the retina reattached. The visual acuity improved from 6/60 to 6/9 both eyes.