Long-term evolution of Valsalva retinopathy: a case series
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Long-term evolution of Valsalva retinopathy: a case series
UNLABELLED INTRODUCTION Valsalva retinopathy may occur as a sudden, dramatic loss of central vision due to the premacular location of the haemorrhage. It has been described in different clinical settings, and there are several options for its treatment. CASE PRESENTATIONS We present the cases of six patients with sudden visual acuity loss caused by Valsalva retinopathy, treated in our hosp...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Medical Case Reports
سال: 2012
ISSN: 1752-1947
DOI: 10.1186/1752-1947-6-346