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Chorioretinitis sclopetaria from BB ex memoria
C S Otto1, K L Nixon, R A Mazzoli
1Department of Ophthalmology, Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, Washington 98431, USA. Clifton.Otto@nw.amedd.army.mil
Ophthalmic Surgery and Lasers
|April 13, 2001
Summary
Chorioretinitis sclopetaria, a rare eye injury from high-velocity projectiles, can be diagnosed by characteristic ocular findings even if the patient forgets the trauma. This aids in identifying the cause of vision changes and strabismus.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Trauma Surgery
Background:
- Chorioretinitis sclopetaria is an ocular injury caused by high-velocity projectiles near the eye.
- Patient memory of trauma can be unreliable due to preserved visual function over time.
Observation:
- Characteristic physical findings are crucial for diagnosing chorioretinitis sclopetaria.
- A case is presented where a patient had forgotten a 12-year-old ocular trauma.
Findings:
- Despite no recalled history of trauma, ocular findings led to the diagnosis of chorioretinitis sclopetaria.
- The patient presented with symptomatic diplopia, requiring strabismus surgery.
Implications:
- Pathognomonic findings are key for diagnosing chorioretinitis sclopetaria, especially with absent trauma history.
- This diagnosis is critical for appropriate management and understanding visual deficits.
