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[Valsalva's maneuver: not always benign].

¹Augenklinik des Kantonsspitals Luzern.

Klinische Monatsblatter Fur Augenheilkunde

|May 1, 1991

Summary

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The Valsalva maneuver, a common action, can cause various serious eye conditions beyond small hemorrhages. Ocular findings following this maneuver warrant careful consideration due to potential severe visual impairment.

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Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Vascular Medicine

Context:

The Valsalva maneuver is a common physiological action.
Known ocular complications typically involve small premacular hemorrhages.

Purpose:

To highlight diverse and severe ocular manifestations resulting from the Valsalva maneuver.
To increase awareness among clinicians regarding potential eye complications.

Summary:

Presents five cases where the Valsalva maneuver led to significant ocular issues.
Manifestations included central preretinal hemorrhage, diffuse retinal hemorrhages, Purtscher retinopathy, and optic nerve sheath hematoma causing blindness.
These cases illustrate a broader spectrum of ocular damage than commonly recognized.

Impact:

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Emphasizes the need to consider the Valsalva maneuver in the differential diagnosis of unexplained ocular findings.
Promotes vigilance for potentially severe visual consequences of a seemingly innocuous action.