Posterior segment involvelent in remote lightning strike

  • Atul Kumar Singh Institute of Medical Sciences
Keywords: posterior segment, vitreous hemorrhage, visual acuity

Abstract

Some form of ophthalmic injury is seen in the majority of lightening victims. These may be anterior segment involvement, mostly the cornea. Other lesion on the anterior segment include uveitis, hyphaema, cataract and dislocated lens. Posterior segment lesion include vitreous haemorrhage, retinal oedema, retinal haemorrhage, retinal detachment, cystoids macular oedema, chorioretinalrupture, maculopathy, CRVO and CRAO. Neuro-ophthalmic lesion include loss of pupillaryreflex, anisocoria, horner syndrome, multiple cranial nerve palsies and nystagmus.

Author Biography

Atul Kumar Singh, Institute of Medical Sciences
Assistent Professor
Published
2016-01-20
How to Cite
Singh, A. (2016). Posterior segment involvelent in remote lightning strike. Asian Journal of Ophthalmology, 15(1), 40-42. https://doi.org/10.35119/asjoo.v15i1.162
Section
Case Reports/Case Series