Veda Eye Care Sola - Retina & Glaucoma Center

  Case Presentation A 20-year-old male presented with sudden decrease in vision in his left eye after weight lifting at the gym. He was a known case of high myopia with a refractive error of −7.00 diopters in both eyes and had no history of eye injury or surgery. Ocular Examination On examination, visual acuity in the right eye was 6/9, while the left eye showed counting fingers at 3 meters. Fundus examination revealed multiple areas of lattice degeneration in the peripheral retina of the right eye. The left eye showed rhegmatogenous retinal detachment. Management Due to the acute onset and significant retinal detachment, pars plana vitrectomy was performed in the left eye on the very next day. To prevent retinal detachment in the fellow eye, prophylactic barrage laser photocoagulation was done in the right eye to treat the lattice degeneration. Conclusion Young patients with high myopia have a higher risk of developing retinal detachment, especially after strenuous physical...

  Case Report Sudden loss of vision is an ophthalmic emergency that requires immediate evaluation and treatment. Retinal detachment, if not managed promptly, can lead to permanent vision loss. This case report highlights the importance of early diagnosis and timely surgical intervention in achieving excellent visual outcomes. Discussion A 52-year-old male presented with a sudden onset of visual loss in the right eye. On initial examination, the visual acuity was limited to finger counting at a distance of one metre. Detailed fundus examination revealed a subtotal retinal detachment involving a large portion of the retina, explaining the sudden and significant reduction in vision. Considering the severity of the condition, the patient underwent emergency pars plana vitrectomy with silicone oil injection on the same day. Prompt surgical management helped stabilise the retina and prevent further progression of the detachment. Postoperatively, the patient showed remarkable visual impro...

  Veda Eye Care Sola - Retina & Glaucoma Center recently managed a case of acute unilateral optic neuritis in a young female patient, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis and timely treatment. Patient Presentation A 28-year-old female reported sudden reduction of vision in her left eye for 3 days, along with pain on eye movement. There was no history of trauma, fever, recent infection, or systemic illness. She had no prior neurological complaints. Clinical Findings • Visual Acuity: Right eye 6/6, Left eye 6/60 • Color Vision: Reduced in the left eye on Ishihara testing • RAPD: Present in the left eye • Anterior Segment: Normal in both eyes • Fundus Examination: Mild disc hyperemia with blurred margins in the left eye Investigations • MRI Brain and Orbit: Swollen optic nerve on the left side • Blood Tests: Within normal limits Diagnosis Based on symptoms, clinical examination, and MRI findings, the patient was diagnosed with acute unilateral optic neuriti...