Postcoital visual loss due to valsalva retinopathy

Handstand induced visual loss: Valsalva retinopathy.

To cite: Oliphant H, Holmes C, Hassan A, et al. BMJ Case Rep Published online: [please include Day Month Year] doi:10.1136/ bcr-2014-206733 DESCRIPTION We present a case of a 32-year-old man who presented with a history of right-sided sudden visual loss, approximately 6 h following an intense workout session in the gymnasium. The patient had a history of having had refractive eye surgery approx...

Planning a programme to prevent visual loss from diabetic retinopathy

Diabetes mellitus is increasing, so it is relevant to plan services to prevent vision loss from diabetic retinopathy. There are 3 target groups to consider: • the community • people known to have diabetes mellitus (DM) • people with sight-threatening diabetic retinopathy (STDR) Table 1 shows what eye health workers can do for each group. Target Group What eye health workers can do The community...

purtscher retinopathy associated with valsalva retinopathy after accident

purpose : to report a case of purtscher retinopathy associated with valsalva retinopathy after car accident methods : a 54-year-old man presented with a sudden visual loss in his left eye after car accident. fundus examination of the left eye showed cotton-wool spots and retinal hemorrhages in the posterior pole associated with subhyaloid hemorrhage in macula. results : fundus examination showe...

Macular hole secondary to Valsalva retinopathy after Push-up exercise

Valsalva retinopathy in pregnancy: a case report

Introduction: Valsalva retinopathy is a unilateral or bilateral condition that occurs when increased intra-thoracic or intra-abdominal pressure transmitted to the eye causes a sharp rise in the intraocular venous pressure, and rupture of superficial retinal capillaries. The patient often gives a history of a recent strenuous physical act, which could have increased the intra-thoracic pressure. ...