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[Two cases of isolated avulsed retinal vessels]
M Uto1, T Kaminagayoshi, A Uemura
1Department of Ophthalmology, Kagoshima University, Faculty of Medicine, Japan.
Nippon Ganka Gakkai Zasshi
|April 1, 1992
Summary
Isolated avulsed retinal vessels, without other eye disorders, can cause vitreous hemorrhage. Argon laser treatment successfully occluded these vessels, preventing recurrence.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Retinal Vascular Diseases
- Vitreoretinal Surgery
Background:
- Vitreous hemorrhage can result from various retinal conditions.
- Isolated avulsed retinal vessels are rare and typically present without other vitreoretinal pathology.
- Understanding the management of such cases is crucial for preventing vision-threatening complications.
Observation:
- Two cases of isolated avulsed retinal vessels were identified.
- Case 1 involved a 57-year-old woman with acute vitreous hemorrhage due to an avulsed retinal artery.
- Case 2 presented a 74-year-old man with an asymptomatic avulsed retinal vein.
Findings:
- The avulsed vessels were located in the superior equatorial and midperipheral regions.
- Repeat argon laser photocoagulation was performed to occlude the affected vessels.
- Successful occlusion of the avulsed retinal vessels was achieved without complications.
Implications:
- Argon laser treatment is an effective method for managing isolated avulsed retinal vessels.
- This treatment reduces the risk of recurrent vitreous hemorrhage in affected patients.
- The findings contribute to the understanding of rare retinal vascular emergencies and their management.