Argon Laser Therapy for Subhyaloid Hemorrhage in Pregnancy

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In this Subject: Ophthalmology
By this author: Pahor, Dusica

Author: Pahor, Dusica

Source: Annals of Ophthalmology, Volume 33, Number 2, June 2001 , pp. 158-160(3)

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Abstract:

An extensive subhyaloid hemorrhage covered the posterior pole of 1 eye in a 30-year-old pregnant woman after an incident of severe vomiting. Argon laser posterior hyaloidotomy was performed. Visual acuity improved from counting fingers to 6/6 on the fourth day and remained unchanged after 1 year, without visible retinal damage. Although the indications are rare, argon laser therapy should be considered for subhyaloid hemorrhage when a rapid restoration of visual acuity is desired.

Document Type: Miscellaneous

Publication date: 2001-06-01