Valsalva Haemorrhagic Retinopathy

  • Balaji Kannan Dr A Govindarajan Eye Hospital, Puthur, Trichy, India
  • Vijayalakshmi Balaji Dr A Govindarajan Eye Hospital, Puthur, Trichy, India
  • Sherin Kummararaj Dr A Govindarajan Eye Hospital, Puthur, Trichy, India
  • Govindarajan Kummararaj Dr A Govindarajan Eye Hospital, Puthur, Trichy, India
DOI: https://doi.org/10.35119/asjoo.v13i1.14
Keywords: Retina, Valsalva maneuver, Venous pressure

Abstract

Valsalva haemorrhagic retinopathy is an uncommon clinical entity that can severely affect visual acuity. Valsalva haemorrhagic retinopathy is caused by a sudden increase in intrathoracic pressure, which reduces venous return to the heart and increases cephalic venous pressure, and may cause a sudden rise in intraocular venous pressure and spontaneous rupture of the retinal capillaries. This report is of a patient with a large macular pre-retinal haemorrhage that was managed conservatively.

How to Cite
Kannan, B., Balaji, V., Kummararaj, S., & Kummararaj, G. (1). Valsalva Haemorrhagic Retinopathy. Asian Journal of Ophthalmology, 13(1), 22-23. https://doi.org/10.35119/asjoo.v13i1.14
Issue
Vol 13 No 1 (2011)
Section
Case Reports/Case Series

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